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May 26, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Long Mountain Resources Inc · Fall from machine

AFTER TIGHTENING CONE CRUSHER, EE WAS ASKED TO MOVE AWAY. HE STEPPED DOWN ON BELT UNDER CRUSHER. CO-WORKER WAVED FOR HIM TO GET OFF BELT & CRUSHER OPERATOR MISTOOK COMMAND FOR HIM TO START EQUIPMENT. WHEN BELT STARTED UP, EE WAS FLIPPED OFF BELT TO GROUND.

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