Employee was working on a conveyor scraper. While tapping on scraper bracket with hammer, struck right forefinger knuckle against bracket causing abrasion. EE did not initially report injury, thought it to be minor, on Sunday 9/20 it was infected and sought treatment @ urgent care.
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