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November 25, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Decorative Rock Sales LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the shop changing cutting edges on a 966F Front-end loader. The EE reached under supported bucket with his left hand when the bolt spun and cut his wrist. EE rec. 11 sutures and was released back to work. No time lost and returned to work on the same day.

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