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August 8, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting a plant mechanic in replacing a tail pulley and bearing assembly on a mill feed conveyor belt. As the two employees were setting the assembly in place on the conveyor frame, one end of the assembly slipped and fell onto the victims middle finger on his right hand.

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