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January 21, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Solutions LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing bolts from haul truck cab, employees finger was smashed between wrench handle and frame of truck causing a small laceration on left pinkie finger requiring 4 stitches. Employee put on modified work duty until stitches can be removed in 7-10 days. No bending, pushing, pulling, or repetitive movements with 5th finger until healed or sutures are removed.

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