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August 26, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Mexico Travertine Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a hammer and a chisel to drive keyway out of wearplate and struck finger between plate and chisel, when the chisel slipped, causing a deep lacertion to left index finger requiring four stitches.

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