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August 10, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Wade Moore Equipment Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner injured hand while assembling conveyor. Hoisting strap moved during lift, resulting in cut on miner's hand. Miner was working too near lifting straps. Miner received stitches, and is expected to make full recovery per doctor's.

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