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August 25, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ozinga Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was using bolt and hammer to drive pin out of excavator boom cylinder. Pin came out causing mechanic's hand to slide against the boom, and EE hit left index finger with the hammer.

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