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July 13, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Oxerra Americas, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was drilling a hole in angel iron metal for door frame. Employee was not using the secondary handle during drilling. The drill spun around, twisting employee's right hand and striking EE on back of hand.

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