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July 9, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blades Materials · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER TRYING TO REMOVE A BROEKN BOLT FROM THE BASE OF A WATER PUMP WHEN HE RAISED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHANG FROM THE BUILDING SIDEWALL. THE BLOW KNOCKED HIS HARD-HAT OFF. WHEN HE RAISED UP AND HIT THE VERY SAME SPOT CAUSING A ONE INCH LACERATION ACROSS AN AREA SLIGHTLY ABOVE HIS FOREHEAD. WE SENT HIM TO THE MEDICAL CENTER TO GET CHECKED OUT. THE LACERATION

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