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August 24, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-State Stone & Building Supply Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was hand loading building stone when his L thumb was caught between 2 stones when another miner inadvertinly dropped a stone. The finger was lacerated, requiring sutures, and is fractured, requiring splinting.

August 8, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-State Stone & Building Supply Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was hand-loading building stone, when his left thumb was pinched between 2 stones. His thumb is bruised and has a slight fracture. The Dr. splinted the thumb and instructed him not to use his left hand for one week.

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