Miner was drilling a hole through some rubber flashing. Miner was operating the hand drill with left hand while supporting the section of flashing material from the back side with right hand. When the drill bit cut through it contacted the palm of the miner's right hand causing a laceration resulting in 6 stitches, antibiotics, and Tetanus shot. Restricted duty for 7-14 days.
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Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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