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November 27, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wallis Quarry · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO CUT A HOLE IN CONVEYOR BELT WITH HIS POCKET KNIFE WHEN IT CLOSED. IT CUT THE FIRST FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

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