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September 11, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Des Moines Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMTPING TO CUT A BELT FOR CONVEYOR WHILE ON TOP OF SAND PILE. DR PUT IN 2 STITCHES AND SENT HIM BACK TO WORK.

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