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October 29, 2009 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Southwestern Energy Production Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING A POWERED STACKER CONVEYOR HOLDING THE START BUTTON IN THE ON POSTION AS THE CONVEYOR MOVED WHEN HIS RIGHT THUMB SLIPPED OFF AND HE APPLIED ALL HIS FORCE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN/STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.

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