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January 4, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Corbin Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

TAKING BELLY PAN OFF D11N, WHEN HE TOOK OUT A BOLT THE CHAIN SLIPPED AND THE PAN FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND. 6 STITCHES IN RING FINGER, 2 STITCHES IN SECTION BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER. LITTLE FINGER CUT BUT REQUIRED NO STITCHES.

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