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March 31, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Contracting Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A TOP ROLLER ON #4 BELT LINE. A SHARP EDGE WAS EXPOSED ON ONE OF THE ROLLERS. WHEN EMPLOYEE TOUCHED THE SHARP EDGE, HE CUT HIS PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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