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June 22, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Hendricks Mining Company · Struck by falling object

DRILLING TOP RT HAND HOLE IN ROUND PULLING DRILL OUT OVER HEAD, BODY FULL EXTENDED, LEFT HAND RELEASED CHUCK TENDER, DRILL CAME DOWN RT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN DRILL AND LEG AT PINCH POINT BEHIND SWIVEL. MASHED RT LITTLE FINGER NAIL, CUTNAIL BED REQUIRED 2 STITCHES. NEED TO KEEP DRY 1 WEEK.

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