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April 1, 2013 IL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy Recovery, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing bracing from the outside structure to prepare for the installation of new equipment. While removing the bracing, one of the angles shifted and his little finger was caught in a pinch point. The injury was located at the most distal knuckle of the right pinky finger. At this point they were able to save the finger.

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