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October 2, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were replacing apron liners weighing approximately 80lb apiece in a rotor impact crusher. Two employees had set apron liner on top of bearing housing when it over balanced, sliding off the housing pinching employees little finger on left hand between liner and impact rotor. The employee required stitches on the end of finger.

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