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August 23, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Continental Clay Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING THE AUGER INTO THE FACE TO GET DRILL STARTED AND HIS RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT ON THE AUGER AND CUT THREE FINGERS.

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