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June 15, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Base Rock Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was cleaning off the cross conveyor. Jaw discharge was running. EE pulled a 5" rock out from under jaw discharge. Rock touched headwheel belt and wedged, shooting the rock and hand out, smashing pinky finger on a frame rail.

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