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January 30, 1986 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Basins Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN CAUGHT MI8DLE FINGER OF FIGHT HAND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM CARRIER CHAIN. MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND WAS CUT OFF ABOVE THE OUTER KNUCKLE, ABOUT MIDDLE OF FINGERNAIL.

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