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December 27, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meeker Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to move 50-gallon barrels of oil when the rims on the barrels came together, pinching his left thumb. (Cut/bruised - stitches required.)

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