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July 27, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Parke County Highway Department · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Got out of loader to check belt position, entered under hopper, put right hand on conveyer for stability. Belt grabbed glove, pulling hand under belt. It mashed some fingers, no broken bones according to physican. Did require stitches.

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