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May 18, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Raven Company, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Mechanic & drill operator were removing teeth from the bucket of the excavator using an 8 lb. sledge hammer to jar the teeth while the injured employee used a bottle jack to push on the pin piece of the hammer. The head came off & flew into the employee's left hand between his first two fingers.

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