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April 19, 1991 OH · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Commercial Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

GREASE CAN WITH SHARP LID STRIKING OUT. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BY IT. HIS RIGHT ARM RAN AGAINST THE SHARP LID AND MADE A 1 1/2" DEEP CUT OUTSIDE OF RIGHT HAND.

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