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Jumbo takes worker's arm

Nipper gets arm caught in jumbo drill

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The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating the incident.

The offsider was working alongside the jumbo operator conducting bolting and meshing work with the jumbo.

He attempted to attach a drill steel to the coupling and his arm became entangled.

The regulator said further information will be released after an investigation.

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