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November 3, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker POWERED HAULAGE
Overlook Mine, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

For unknown reasons, miner attempted to clean possible debris from magnet belt. His hand was caught inbetween the belt and pulley, causing lacerations to the left hand, with full recovery expected.

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