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April 24, 2015 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wildcat Energy, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was using a slate bar to pry a plate that was caught in a pivot point on the bolt machine when the bar slipped causing him to strike his hand on the frame of the bolt machine. This broke the nail and bone on the tip of his right index finger.

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