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January 28, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Las Vegas Rock Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Unclear at this time. While inspecting equipment prior to crushing, EE stated he heard a noise coming from the feeder motor. Power off/locked out, he attempted to rotate a pulley belt to replicate noise. Belt rolled backwards pinching the second finger on his left hand between the belt and pulley.

February 15, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Las Vegas Rock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WEATHER CONDITIONS GOOD--MAKING FLAGSTONE & CHISEL HAD STARTED TO MUSHROOM AT TOP. WHILE POUNDING ON CHISEL A PIECE BROKE OFF AND EMBEDDED IN THE EE'S LEFT FOREARM.

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