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January 15, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & A Rock Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was performing safety inspection on the dump truck tailgate latch when EE realized the tailgate was frozen due to the weather conditions. EE used a hammer to free the spring with right hand. EE's left hand was in the way when the tailgate latch released. EE's finger was pinched by the latch.

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