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November 17, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to remove an old tooth from a 988K CAT loader. Employee struck the tooth of the 988K with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to enter the employee's leg.

November 17, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to remove an old tooth from a 988K CAT loader. Employee struck the tooth of the 988K with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to enter the employee's leg.

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