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November 27, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Redtail Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

2 MINERS WORKIN1 ON SCOOP TRAM LOADER WITH HINGED COVER OVER BATTERIES OPEN.INJURED MINER HAD FINGER LAYING IN PATH OF COVER IF CLOSED.THE UNINJURED MINER CLOSED COVER PINCHING FINGER OF OTHE

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