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November 24, 1989 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Taran Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO COFFEE BREAK MOVING OR SWINGING HIS ARMS AS ONE DOES.HIS RIGHT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A PIECE OF SLATE STACKED ON A PALLET CUTTING RIGHT HAND.REQUIRED STITCHES RIGHT AHND BACK WAS NOT AWARE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED STITCHES UNTIL WE RECEIVED DOCTOR BILL DEC 16-1989.

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