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November 19, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thrasher Sand Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND WAS CLEANING AND INSPECTING THE SAND PLANT. OPENED DOOR/SCREEN EARLIER TO CLEAN WITH WATER HOSE. LOST BALANCE AND GRABBED ROLLER RAIL. ROLLER PINCHED TWO FING ER TIPS ON LEFT HAND. LOST MEAT ON FINGER TIP AND MAY LOSE FINGER NAIL ON THE SAME TWO FINGERS.

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