THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SPRINKLER HEADS WITH A KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND PUNCTURED LEFT HAND AT BASE OF THUMB
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Showing all 6MINER WAS TRYING TO PUNCH A HOLE IN HIS MINER\S BELT WITH A FOLDING POCKET KNIFE WHEN THE BLADE FOLDED UP CUTTING HIS RIGHT THUM BAND NAIL.
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REMOVING BOLT,WRENCH SLIPPED AND EMPL STRUCK HAND AGAINST HYDRAULIC PUMP.
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