Two employees working together to prepare a lift with an electric come-along. Injured employee guiding body of come-along to position the lift. Employee advised the control operator to lower the chain. The control operator in error lifted the chain causing right hand of other employee to get caught in a pinch point. Hand caught between chain/body of come-along. Rec'd 5 sutures.
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