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July 28, 2001 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crow's Nest Synfuels, L. P. · Struck by flying object

PERSONNEL WERE REMOVING A SHAFT SLEEVE FROM A PUMP DRIVE WITH A HAMMER AND CHISEL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF THE CHISEL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK THE INJURED IN THE NECK.

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