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June 4, 2015 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Bromide Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee loaded a pump into an L.H.D bucket. He moved away and signaled the operate to curl the bucket. The pump started to fall out employee jumped into the bucket and pushed the pump into position. Whilst he was busy with this action the bucket crushing his left middle finger tip against the stopper.

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