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October 23, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mfm Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee jumped onto the conveyor system before the automatic wrapper in order to place a bag in a pallet. His body triggered the system and the conveyor belts started moving. As a result, his right foot got stuck between two conveyors. Employee was able to pull his foot out and jumped back to the ground level. However, his right ankle was injured.

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