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October 28, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Winn Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS APPLYING BELT DRESSING TO BELT. HE THEN SIGNALED TO START THE BELT. THE TURN BUCKLE HOLDING GEAR REDUCER BROKE ALLOWING THE REDUCERAND MOTOR TO SPIN BACK AND STRIKE THE EMPLOYEE.

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