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August 20, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hunt-Rogers Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was removing cutting edges, used impact to loosen bolts, bolt spun, he stuck his hand under the edge to hold up on the bolt, it spun again, cutting through a two layer mechanic's glove, and made a laceration on his hand. Took him to the clinic, where a doctor put in 7 stitches to repair. He was released back to work.

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