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May 2, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Plant was shut down - We were working on jaw crusher - had it porta-powered open. Using a come-along to readjust the toggle plate, chain from come-along hit the valve on the porta power causing it to release the jaw then shut. Arm from injured party got jammed in. Arm was badly bruised.

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