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August 20, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Sports Sands, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was trying to clear a clod from front of hopper, when his hand slipped off of prybar and cut his forearm on a piece of angle-iron where he was working. The angle-iron is part of the guard on the conveyor.

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