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January 3, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Rock Pit · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Purchased CEC Screen 12/24/17. Needed to test to make sure it worked before option to return it expired. Started it and it was missing a tool, went to shop to get it and a friend noticed machine on and heard a noise. Climbed on to find noise and slipped. Caught arm between the roller and belt. Friends son shut it off before pulled too far. Son call 911, couldn't get arm out.

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