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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Michael R Hughes

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May 20, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Grove Crushing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD SHUT THE MOTOR OFF THE BELT TO DISLODGE A ROCK OUT FROM THE TAIL PULLEY. SHE HAD HER HAND AROUND THE HEAD PULLEY BELT TRYING TO PULL TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE OFF THE ROCK. WHEN THE ROCK DISLODGED, THE FORCE OF THE BELT BEING RELEASED CAUSED THE HEAD PULLEY TO TURN, WHICH CAUGHT HER FINGER.

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