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May 29, 2007 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
Southeastern Clay Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was changing belt for motor on elevator return for baggers. He cut the belt with a knife while having his left hand on the pulley. When the belt was cut the weight on the elevator cups caused the pulley to turn which caught his finger between the belt and the pulley.

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