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September 11, 2006 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vision Coal Inc. · Struck by flying object

Injured ee was using a chisel and hammer to break a piece of metal off of a chain hoist. When the piece of metal broke off, it fell on the injured ehis left hand, bruising the index, middle, and ring fingers.

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