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March 19, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kiewit Pacific Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance person removed gloves while attempting to fasten screen above a belt guard. This person caught his hand in the expanded metal screen, cutting the index finger which required 5 stitches. EE released to regular work duty by attending physician (no restriction).

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