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Seat Belts - A Law You Can LIVE With!
![]() On September 8, 2003, a Caterpillar 777B haul truck driver was seriously injured when he lost control of the truck while hauling overburden down a 20% grade to the dump area. The driver was traveling at an excessive speed and the loaded truck veered left into soft material and through the berm on the edge of the dump. The truck overturned and rolled 525 feet on a 38 degree slope. The driver suffered a crushed femur and fractured vertebrae. He was wearing his seatbelt and the truck was equipped with a ROPS (roll over protective structure) which saved his life and protected him from further injuries. Safety Practices
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