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January 26, 2016 ND · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
ROOT CONSTRUCTION, INC · Accident type, without injuries

Operator backed the right rear tires onto a recently dumped pile while the left rear tire went into a low spot in the dumpsite, tipping the truck on its left side.

August 14, 2012 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
ROOT CONSTRUCTION, INC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was shoveling under feeder. Co-worker noticed conveyor belt was out of place. He went to check it & heard EE yelling for help. He noticed EE's arm was pinned between conveyor belt and roller. He stopped the conveyor. Another co-worker came over & helped drop the roller to free EE's arm from the roller. Resulted in injured rotator cuff & burns to back.

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