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December 22, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator POWERED HAULAGE
Del Norte Masonry Products · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Right thumb caught under material chute that was being put into place. Chute was being lifted by front end loader and finger was under chute when it was set down. A chain was being used to move the chute and it slipped off of chain. Unable to use thumb for approximately one week. Released to full duty by specialist on December 29, 2009.

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