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December 22, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
PBM Aggregates, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stuck EE's hand under the dust hood of the drill to remove a rock and Drill Operator accidentally moved the dust hood control switch in the wrong direction causing EE's left index finger to be pinched between the dust hood and the ground. EE was treated and placed in a no work status until further evaluation at follow-up appointment set for 1/7/2017.

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