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May 5, 2026 MN · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving a skirt that goes on to a conveyor, weighing approx. 150-200 pounds, while on a skate it slid off and pinched left thumb. EE was rushing and did not wait for other staff to secure it before moving it.

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