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January 7, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Maymead Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing wear edges on a Caterpillar 990 Wheel Loader Bucket. While removing wear edge bolts with air impact wrench, employee was using left hand to hold bolt head in place. The bolt head spun causing a laceration to left middle finger.

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