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February 8, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitley County Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEARING ROCK LODGED IN AN OPEN CHUTE, THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY THREE 6" ROCKS. THE FIRST KNOCKED OFF HIS HARDHAT, THE SECOND GLANCED OFF HIS SHOULDER & THE THIRD STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD JUST ABOVE HIS EAR. THE WOUND REQUIRED FOUR STITCHES TO CLOSE.

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