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3,112
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1983–2026
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May 16, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Dale Aslett Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

LOADER WAS BEING USED FOR MAN LIFT, PARKED ON AHILL BY A VERTICAL WATER TANK, WHERE THEY WERE INSTALLING A SIGHT GLASS ON THE TANK. OEPRATOR STATED THAT THE LOADER HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE LEF TTING ALL AIR OUT OF SYSTEM, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. WHEELS WERE NOT CHOCKED.

May 16, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Dale Aslett Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

LOADER WAS BEING USED FOR A MAN LIFT, PARKED ON A HILL BY A VERTICAL WATER TANK,WHERE THEY WERE INSTALLING A SIGNT GLASS ON THE TANK. OPERATOR STATED THAT THE LOADER HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE L ETTING ALL AIR OUT OF SYSTEM CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. WHEELS WERE NOT CHOCKED.

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