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November 4, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Alligator Ridge Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON PIPE. A PIPE FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND. IT HAD JAGGED EDGES AND CAUSED LACERATION ON 2ND AND 3RD FINGERS REQUIRING STITCHES.

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