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November 8, 2023 ME · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
St Laurent & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. removing cutting edge from loader. Emp was turning a bolt w/ an impact gun while holding cutting edge up w/ EE's left hand. The bolt head began to turn quickly. Said bolt head was sharp due to being ground down. Emp Left middle finger came in contact w/ bolt head, lacerating the finger through leather gloves.

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