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June 25, 1985 WY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rosebud Coal Sales Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ONE OF OUR ENGINEERS WAS FOLDING A MINE MAP AND CUT HIS PALM ON RT HAND ON XACTO KNIFE BLADE THAT WAS LEFT LAYING ON MAP TABLE THE TENDON IN THE LITTLE FINGER ON RT HAND WAS SEVERED AND REQU REQUIRED SURGERY

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