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December 15, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C A Langford Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was changing hammers on Stedman impact crusher. Ratchet slipped and finger was caught between 3/4" drive ratchet and outside edge of crusher. Resulting in a loss of distal phalange index finger.

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