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October 30, 2015 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hi-View, LLC · Struck by falling object

Removing torque on D400 Truck. Using 1/2 impact wrench to get bolts loose. Went to reposition to get to other bolts & lost grip on impact wrench. It fell hitting him on the right side of the head

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