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May 16, 2014 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
IP Harmar Holdings, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing a fuel filter on a pump. Employee grabbed the fuel filter with his right hand and the fuel line with his left hand to remove the fuel filter. While twisting and pulling the fuel filter the fuel line released suddenly and his left hand hit the frame of the pump. Employee's left third finger was cut on the outside of the first knuckle and required five stitches.

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