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September 1, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rivereagle Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing impact idler under #6 feeder. Idler slipped catching thumb of right hand between idler and structure. Broke thumb and 9 stitches to repair cut.

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