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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 12, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
TM Crushing, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Partial amputation third metacarpal right hand. Hand caught in Pulley while replacing belt. Bearing Replacement on Conveyor Belt System.

November 4, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
TM Crushing, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee reached into conveyor belt area while equipment was running. Employees hand was caught in tail pulley. Left arm was amputated approximately 4" below elbow.

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