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August 5, 1997 AL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Apac Alabama Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REMOVING SCREEN USING AIR WRENCH WHEN A NUT BECAME LODGED IN THE SOCKET OF THE TOOL.WITH THE TOOL STILL IN HAND AND NOT DE-ENERGIZED EMPLOYEE STUCK FINGER IN SOCKET, ACCIDENTLY HIT TR IGGER SCREWING NUT ONTO FINGER. REQUIRED 4 STITCHES FOR TREATMENT OF LACERATION.

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