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November 5, 1987 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Georgetown Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SWINGING 5 SLEDGEHAMMER THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON A ROCK RESULTING IN A LACERATION WHICH IN TURN BECAME INFECTED

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