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June 7, 2011 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Coal Technology International, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee reported he was pushing coal truck up hill with front end loader when truck rolled back into loader making his head jerk back against seat. There was damage to coal truck tailgate & employee visited emergency room & diagnosed with neck strain. Conflicting information. Investigation continues

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