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Reclaimer gets the finger

A MANAGER at a New South Wales underground coal mine has lost part of his finger as he sought to grab a load at a reclaimer at the mine.

 The coordinator’s left hand index finger was caught between the load and the structure of the reclaimer.

The coordinator’s left hand index finger was caught between the load and the structure of the reclaimer.

A work group was installing a 2.7 tonne motor and gearbox assembly at the top of the reclaimer. The assembly was being lifted into place with a slew crane when the job coordinator, not part of the work...

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