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August 31, 1987 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Collins Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING 5 HYDRAULIC PUMP FROM A "TERES" ROCK TRUCK, THE PUMP FELL LOOSE ONTO I,NAME 3RD FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND. I,NAME A MECHANIC, WAS WORKING BENEATH THE PUMP WHILE REMOVEL TOOK PLACE , THE PUMP FELL3CRUSHING THE BONE AND SEVERLY CUTTING, THE 3RD FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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