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February 25, 2013 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Gilbert Development Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Men were working on the rail cars on track 3 near the mill. Operator was using a grinder with no guard. The wheel caught on the metal and the grinder and the cutting wheel jumped up his forearm cutting it. We transported him to the Work Med clinic where he received 24 stitches. He was released to return to work, modified work release.

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