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Kyle Smith's left hand was successfully reattached after being completely severed in a workplace accident.

A series of fortunate events, including a quick-acting co-worker and a nearby paramedic team, aided in saving his hand.

One year after the accident, Smith has regained 75-80% function in his hand and is now an assistant soccer coach.

CARLETON – Kyle Smith was using his left hand to shake hands over and over again.

It was a little awkward, but everyone wanted to touch his left hand.

That was the one that Smith cut completely off a year earlier in a workplace accident.

“I try not to cry too much, but there were definitely a few manly tears shed that day,” he said. “I had no idea so many people were involved with helping me.”

Smith, a former Airport soccer sta

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