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May 23, 2012 IA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Northern Filter Media, Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Sand plant operator was using a power drill and the drill bit locked up and twisted into his arm. The bone on the outside of forearm was broken.

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