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March 28, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Santa Fe Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE MACK TRUCK UNDER BINS THAT ARE SUSPENDED WITH I-BEAMS. HE GOT CLOSE TO THE BEAMS & THE LUG NUTS ON THE TIRE CAUGHT THE BEAM. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JERKED OUT OF HIS HANDS INJURING HIS RT. THUMB.

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