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April 16, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Jointa Galusha LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While drilling, the bit stopped causing the drill motor to spin unexpectedly in his hand, fracturing EE's finger.

March 18, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Jointa Galusha LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cutting holes for bolts, when a piece of slag dropped on his forearm, causing 2nd degree burns.

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