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August 13, 1996 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hud Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DISCHARGE SHOOT ON PROTABLE SCREENING PLANT WITH A SHOVEL, WHEN THE SHOVEL SLIPPED ON METAL SURFACE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE HIS HAND ON MTAL SURFACE RESULTING IN A LACERATON TO HIS FINGER.

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