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July 17, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
BLT Companies LLLP · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Miner reached into tail pulley of the overland conveyor belt to remove debris on belt at which time the belt was started and pulled miners right arm into pulley causing the loss of right arm. There was 3 other miners working with victim, they got individual away from conveyor called 911 and got EE stabilized.

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