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November 7, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TQP-Eagle Lake, LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Due to buildup of wet sand in the elevator, EE opened the clean out gate to allow the sand to be cleared. EE did not secure the opening of the gate properly resulting in EE's left hand ring finger being lodged in the gate. A laceration was made on EE's finger as a result. After the injury EE was transported to the hospital for medical attention.

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