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February 11, 2019 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Krauthco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was assisting in removal of a water tank, from the back of a truck. The tank has a set of steel arms that lock it into position. The employee's hand was cut by a steel shard, on the steel arm, while dragging tank out of truck. the employee received a long cut on the palm of the hand, requiring stitches. the employee was wearing safety gloves, during the incident.

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