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October 22, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured man pinched his hand between the manlift basket railing and a metal beam. Operator was looking at wheels of manlift to fit into small opening. Injured man was watching operator rather than observing his environment. Had hand placed outside basket.

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