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September 1, 1983 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Utah International Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A CUT PIPE TO MAKE A HOSE CLAMP FOR A FARM TRACTOR WHEN THE GLASS GUARD SLIPPED DOWN BLOCKING HIS VIEW AND IN THE PROCESS THE CUT PIPE CAUGHT IN THE GRINDER PULLING HIS T HUMB INTO THE GRINDER CAUSING TO REMOVE THE SKIN AND FLESH WHICH REQUIRED STITCHING

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