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November 14, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

USING HAMMER TO3JAR DIRT OFF BOTTOM ROLLER.HE MISSED ROLLER AND HIT BETWEEN BELT ROLLER.BELT JERK HIS ARM IN BETWEEN ROLLER AND BELT.NO IMPAIRMENT -IT BRUISED MUSCLE IN FOREARM.

August 29, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A COMEALONG TO PULL IDLER TIGHT FOR V BELT THE HOOK BROKE AND THE BROKEN PIECE HIT HIM ON THE ARM AND CUT IT TOOK 4 STITCHES TO SEW IT UP

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