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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 20, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Golden Vertex Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Mechanic was grinding off a stripped bolt when grinder jumped and struck left wrist causing a 1 - 1 1/2 inch cut which required sutures to close.

August 7, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Golden Vertex Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Technician had unloaded engine with service truck crane and placed it on the ground. Was disconnecting hooks from engine. Had left hand on lifting hook and needed to reduce tension to release hook. Meant to push the hoist down button on crane control but hit the boom out increasing hook tension, pinching finger.

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