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July 12, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Franklin Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNSCREWING A PISTON BOLT ON A TRUCK. THE BOLT BROKE, CAUSING HIS HAND TO HIT ANOTHER BOLT ON THE MOTOR. THIS RESULTED IN A CUT ON HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WHICH REQUIRED THREE STITC HES.

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