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April 9, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gifford-Hill Cement Company Of Texas · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HEARD A NOISE ON THE DRAGLINE HE GOT UP ON THE DRAGLINE TO CHECK OUT THE NOISE, THE FAN WAS HITTING THE SHROUD EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT ON THE SHROUD WHILE THE MACHINE W AS STILL RUNNING HE GOT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE FAN.

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