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April 15, 2012 DE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Porter Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured EE was changing brakes on truck. Brake EQ. slammed together and EE's thumb was caught between. EE pulled finger out causing fracture.

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