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June 16, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
West Point Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on conveyor when it was accidentally turned on. He then fell between two braces (metal), causing fractures to his right ankle and contusions to both legs.

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