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January 2, 2001 LA · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
IMC Salt Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS OPEHING THE AIR LOCK DOORS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 8 SHAFT WHEN THE MANDOOR CLOSED ON HIS FINGERS CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. THE DOOR LATCHING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING TH E DOOR TO CLOSE.

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