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September 16, 2011 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reliance Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's coat sleeve got caught on drill steel, twisting his arm. His partner reversed controls to untwist the arm. Damage appeared to be a contusion (no broken skin or bones),treated with 1st Aid, but in evening, EE decided to go to the doctor. X-rays proved no broken bones, but the doctor decided to drain fluid and observe him overnight monitoring for muscle damage.

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