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August 10, 2018 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Breaking Ground Resources · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding down old welds inside the trommel when the grinder kicked back, left hand slid forward resulting in left middle finger wedging in between the grinding disc & the grinder guard. This cause a moderate abrasion near the 3rd knuckle. The employee cleaned & bandage it then returned to work.

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