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September 26, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackwell Moore Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO EMPLOYEE'S INJURY INCLUDE 1) WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING AROUND MOVING PARTS 2) NOT PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE TASK 3) ENGAGING THE WRONG LEVER ON THE MACHINE. ALL THREE CONTRIBUTED TO HIM FRACTURING HIS WRIST.

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