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August 14, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Van Egmond Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was shoveling under conveyor which isn't common practice as cleanup is usual done after plant is shut down & bobcat is used. It was muddy & as EE stepped back felt was slipping & reached up to catch self & got fingers in between guard & pulley. Lost ring finger on rt hand between fingernail & middle finger, middle finger at middle knuckle, pointer finger just above hand knuckle.

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