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July 24, 1998 NH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Rumney Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

FEED BELT WAS SLIPPING. I SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISENGAGGED CLUTCH. WHEN I CHECKED THE ROLL TO SEE IF IT WAS WET, I CAUGHT MY ARM IN ROLL AND BELT BECOME OF FLYWHEELS THE MACHINE HAD NOT COMPLET ELY STOPPED TURNING. MY ARM BROKE BETWEEN THE ELBOW AND WRIST.

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