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April 1, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bob Propheter Aggregates L. L. C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE RADIATOR GRILL FELL OFF OF THE 973 WHILE IT WAS BEING OPERATED DUE TO SOME INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRACKETS. WHEN EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE GRILL, IT SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETW EEN THE GRILL AND THE BACK END OF THE LOADER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE MINE OR MINE SYSTEM. THE INJURY INVOLVED NO ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE W/RULES AND REGULATIONS OR MINER PROFICIENCY.

February 29, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bob Propheter Aggregates L. L. C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE JAW CRUSHER EE WAS FEEDING PLUGGED. HE GOT OUT OF HIS SHUTOFF HE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE. THE INJURY WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY NON COMPLAINE WITH RULES AND REGULATONS, DID NOT INVOLVE MINE E QUIPMENT OR THE MINING SYSTEM DID NOT INVOLVED JSKILLS AND MINER PROFICURCY TRAINING AND ATTITUDE AND DID NOT INVOLVED PERSONALL PROTECTIVE DEIVICES.

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