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February 24, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Jones & Sons Inc · Contact with heat

DUMP T5RUCK CABLE TO PTO HAD BEEN BENT 7 WOULD NOT PUT PTO SHAFT OUT OF GEAR. DRIVER ASKED MANAGER TO SEE IF HE COULD FIX IT. MANAGER SAID HE COULD & TOLD DRIVER TO STAY IN TRUCK WHEN HE START ED UNDER TRUCK SWEATSHIRT CAUGHT ON PTO SHAFT BEFORE HE COULD GET OUT IT HAD LEFT ARM UP & AROUND SHAFT BEFORE H PULLED AWAY HE SPRAIN LEFT ARM & BRUISED LEFT SIDE.

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