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August 22, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cantera De Jesus Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator erroneously handled the change of a roller. He did not use the appropriate tool for the link of the roller. When introducing the hands directly to the roller, roller was expelled & caused the operator an impact to the face. Took him to the hospital and they diagnosed a minor wound to his nose.

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