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October 31, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Elliott Mineral Extraction Inc · Struck against stationary object

While tightening a bolt using a ratchet, hand came back into a shim cutting the top of left hand.

May 31, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Elliott Mineral Extraction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was separating track for the surface saw using a 2 inch open end wrench. He was pushing on the top of the wrench, closed end. When the nut broke free he pinched his left little finger against the side of the saw blade and the wrench. Taken for medical treatment and received 6 stitches to close the wound.

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