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November 21, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator ELECTRICAL
Gerken Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STARTING DISABLED BY JUMPING THE BATTERY. HE WAS HOOKING JUMPER CABLES TO THE SERVICE UNIT WHEN THE BATTERY EXPLODED CAUSING THE BATTERY TOP TO COME OFF HITTING EE IN THE FOREHEAD.

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