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August 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Glen-Gery Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor finished drilling hole, started to lower mast, pinched little finger between the mast & window frame of operator's cab. Resulted in the amputation of his little finger.

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