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May 4, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pitlik & Wick, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a rope to align a new conveyor belt. EE wrapped the rope around EE's left hand and as the belt was being positioned EE received a rope cut that needed at least 10 stitches.

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