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March 6, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornick Concrete Products Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HELPING TO REPLACE THE PADDLES ON THE LOG WASHER WHEN THEY NEEDED TO ROTATE THE LOG SHAFTS TO A NEW POSITION BY MANUALLY TURNING THE DRIVE PULLEY. HE ACCIDENTLY GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED BETW EEN THE V-BELT AND PULLEY. HE SAID HE WASN'T ALERT WHEN IT HAPPENED.

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