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July 26, 1993 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Sand Inc · Struck against stationary object

EQUIP OPERATOR WAS HELPING FORMAN REPAIR SHAKER SCREEN-(REPLACING BEARING) OPERATOR WAS SWINGING HAMMER DRIVING NEW BEARING ON SHAFT HE HIT HIS HAND ON END OF SHAFT CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON LEF T HAND.

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