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August 14, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Shearer Sand & Gravel Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF SKIRTING RUBBER PULLING THE KNIFE TOWARDS HIM AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED PUT A 1" CUT IN THE LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

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