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Preliminary Report - Fatality #15 - December 8, 2011

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

A set of wheels was to be placed on a conveyor to transport it. A front-end loader was being used to lift the conveyor when the loader bucket apparently dropped, allowing the frame of the conveyor to strike one ofthe tire assemblies. The tire assembly shifted, striking the victim.