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May 4, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader MACHINERY
Zack Burkett Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on log wash and hand got caught in between log washer and the frame.

April 26, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Zack Burkett Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was doing maintenance a shaker screen.While greasing the driveshaft he discovered one grease fittings was not accessible.He rolled the v-belt drive with his left hand to gain access to the fitting,by doing this he pinched his left index & middle finger in between the belt and drive sheave causing an open fracture on both fingers.

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