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February 12, 1983 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Grove Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEWIS WAS DRIVING A WEDGE INTO THE DRAGLINE TOOTH WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF STRIKING THE LEFT INDEX FINGER. NOTE: WAS A NEW WEDGE.

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