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June 7, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Processing & Equipment LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he was placing a conveyor belt tail roll in place. Come-a-long chain came loose- caught both hands between tail roller & steel plate. Fracture to little finger left hand, ring finger, r. hand, both fingers required stitches from lacerations. Started missing work 6/8/07.

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