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May 5, 2005 AZ · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While transporting the smaller cage to the shop the hoist encountered a tight area. The repairman helper accidently positioned himself between the cage and a dust collector pipe. The helper tried to get out of the way but backed into the pipe and his arm was caught in a pinch.

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