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September 18, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal safety representative HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sutter Gold Mining Company · Struck by flying object

While removing lids from 55-gallon steel drums of drill cuttings using an adjustable wrench, a lid from one blew off striking worker in head. Impact knocked off safety glasses and prescription eye wear. Impact resulted in facial laceration on right eyebrow and bruising around the eye.

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