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April 11, 2008 OH · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steuben Coal - Anthony Mining, Ltd. · Struck against stationary object

EE was shoveling around mesh belt guard of crusher. EE hit his right hand on the mesh guard, which caused a laceration to his hand. Approx. 10 stiches were needed to close wound, he was able to RTW immediately.

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