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June 2, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EOG Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

Two repairmen were removing bearing from housing. Tools used were punch bar and hammer. One repairman was holding punch bar while the other used hammer to drive bearing out. Sliver of metal flew off bearing race and penetrated other repairman's arm through long sleeve shirt.

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