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February 20, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Smith Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

WAS CHECKING OUT EQUIPMENT UPON START UP, SLIPPED AND FELL GETTING LEFT HAND CAUGHT IN PULLEYS ON UNDERNEATH SIDE OF CONVEYOR. HAD CRUSHING DAMAGE TO MEAT & FLESH ON LEFT HAND REQUIRING SURGER Y TO CLEAN AND STITCH HAND UP.

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