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January 15, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malapai Resources Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL UNHOOKING 4INCH CABLE FROM TRUCK BUMPER CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN CABLE AND BUMPER AS WINCH CABLE TIGHTENED.

November 2, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malapai Resources Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING A CEMENT HEAD FROM A PVC CASING WITH A PIPE WRENCH. PIPE WRNECH SLIPPED CAUSING PIPE TO SPRING BACK CAUSING A 2 INCH QUICK COUPLER EAR TO PIERCE A HOLE IN BETWEEN THE EMP LOYEE S RIGHT H5ND THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

October 30, 1987 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malapai Resources Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A3RUBBER HOSE ON LOCK ON A LOCK BLADE FOLDING KNIFE GAVE WAY. THE BLADE CLOSED ON THE RIGH FINGER CUTTING THE FINGER.

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