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Man loses arm in accident at Phoenix gravel facility

Jan 27, 2014, 2:36 PM | Updated: 2:36 pm

PHOENIX — A man lost his arm in an accident at a sand, rock and gravel business Monday morning.

A spokesman for the Phoenix Fire Department said the unidentified man had become trapped in a conveyor at the site near Southern and 69th avenues.

The man was taken to a local hospital.

No other details were immediately available.

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Man loses arm in accident at Phoenix gravel facility