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May 12, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schiffer Excavating Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DIEMBARKING FROM DRAG-LINE AND CAUGHT HAND ON RAGGED EDGE OF PIPE USED AS A HANDLE. A RAGGED EDGE CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT. RESULTING IN CUT OF FINGER, REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE RE TURNED TO WORK, INFECTION OCCURRED REQUIRING THERPY ON MAY 25TH. AND CONTINUING UNTIL JUNE 9TH. RETURN TO WORK JUNE 12TH.

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