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January 26, 2021 WY · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
Eagle Specialty Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee exiting the porta john, pushed the door open, wind caught the door slamming it on employee's right hand. ER evaluation x-ray was negative with a work as tolerated release, second evaluation at the Coalition could not confirm or rule out a small fracture. Was given a splint to immobilize 2 fingers and given a work as tolerated release. No scheduled shifts missed.

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