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May 13, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Southern Nevada Liteweight · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A MOTOR BOX THE SOCKET SLIPPED AND LEFT HAND WAS SLAMMED IN BETWEEN BAR AND MOTOR BOX. INJURY WAS SUSTAINED TO LEFT OPINKY FINGER. TREATMENT WAS GIVEN AT MANAGED CARE FACILITY. THERE WAS A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT PINKY. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK 5/14/04.

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