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August 7, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Washington County Highway Department · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE FOREMAN WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING A BELT ON THE CRUSHER. WHEN HE REACHED INTO THE BOX OF BELTS, HE WAS STUNG ON THE LEFT INDEX FINGER BY A "RED WASP". THE FOLLOWING DAY, HIS HAND WAS SWOLLEN WITH EXTREME ITCHING.

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