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March 10, 1998 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Iowa Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS RELEASING A PLATE OR GRAB CLAMP WT APPROX. 50 LBS FROM A SAND CHUTE. THE CLAMP DROPPED ABOUT 4 FEET AND LANDED ON THE EE S RIGHT FOOT CRACKING HIS BIG TOE BONE BEHIND THE A FEEL TOE. HA D EE NOT BEEN WEARING STEELTED BOOTS HIS INJURY WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE SEVERAL.

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