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January 22, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Searle Bros. Construction Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to dislodge a rock that become lodged between the tail pulley and belt. In removing the rock, the belt moved forward pulling the employees are under the belt between the tail roller and loaded belt, Employee sustained a broken humerus

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