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June 14, 1997 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chenango Asphalt Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH THREE OTHERS TO REMOVE THE SPEED REDUCER ON RETURN BELT #2. A PORTA POWER THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SPEED REDUCER SLIPPED OFF AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE'S RING FINGER KNUCKL E ON HIS LEFT HAND.

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