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December 28, 2005 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cranesville Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Drive belt on conveyor motor was loose & slipping. Belt was shut down for repairs. After belts were tightened plant operator notified affected EEs in area that he was going to start belt back up. Repeated as he walked back to MCC. IE noticed some rock in & around belt pulley & informed operator but he didn't hear. As IE reached in to remove rocks, belt started up.

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