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August 11, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ruveon LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

New construction, and addition of a metal flat strap piece was in process of installing. Employee had one end of an 8 inch by 20 ft piece of flat strap clamped and attempted to position the piece in place. The clamp came loose, and the flat metal strap struck EE above EE's left eyebrow. Took employee to the local Dr. Six stitches required and released to full duty.

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