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February 7, 2026 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mariana Copper One · Struck by flying object

While removing old teeth off a bucket from a loader the technician was striking the old tooth with a hammer and a chunk of the tooth broke off and struck the bicep of the right arm.

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