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May 28, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ouray Silver Mines Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was taking an air spud off of a water pump with a large pipe wrench. He thought the spud was tight but it was loose. When he pried down on it forcefully his hand struck the metal table breaking his hand.

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