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August 25, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
HMMK LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor was grinding metal stands off of the wheel assembly of a conveyor they were constructing. The contractor momentarily lost control of the grinder and cut his left index finger. The contractor was not wearing his leather gloves at the time of the incident.

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