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1983–2026
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April 20, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Associated Crushed Stone · Struck against a moving object

TO HEAVY A LOADING IN BUCKET HIT LOWER PART OF RAMP REAR END OF LOADER CAME OFF THE GROUND & THEN FELL BACK DOWN HARD.

April 22, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Associated Crushed Stone · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACK DRAGGING THE PIT FLOOR, AND BACKED INTO THE QUARRY WALL.

March 11, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Associated Crushed Stone · Struck against a moving object

BOUNCED IN SEAT3OF FRONT END LOADER AND TWISTED BACK.

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