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August 1, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Joy Engineering · Struck by falling object

The employee was picking up trash/aerosol can near the generator, leaned against the generator placed right hand near the hinge part of the door, generator turned on smashing right hand ring finger and middle finger between the door and the generator. Amputating the tip of right finger, breaking the middle finger, and smashing index finger.

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