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May 29, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Belvidere Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object

The miner was performing a tail pulley adjustment but not using the company-provided gloves or tools. The adjustable-jaw wrench being used, slipped & the miner's left hand contacted the metal guard, cutting the outside edge. EE was taken to the local ER where the injury was cleaned & ee received 11 stitches. EE was released for immediate return to work.

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