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June 25, 1987 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
B L Anderson Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE INSTALLNG3NEW TRACK RAILS ON CAT DOZER, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS POUNDING OUT KINKS IN THE TRACKS. WHILE POUNDING A PIECE OF STEEL CAME OFF AT THE AREA BEING STRUCK AND LODGED IN THE EM PLOYEES LEFT FO9EARM.

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