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October 12, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teague Mineral Products · Struck against stationary object

Miner was using sledge hammer to break apart a large rock that was stuck in the jaw of the crusher. The hammer slipped off the rock, and EE banging EE's R. index finger on the side of the crusher, cutting EE's knuckle.

April 25, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teague Mineral Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRIMMING A BELT, THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT ARM. THE BELT IS USED ON THE CRUSHER TO KEEP ROCKS FROM LEAKING OUT WHERE THEY AREN'TSUPPOSED TO. IT WAS BELTING MATERIAL, NOT AN ACT UAL BELT THAT RUNS A MOTOR.

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