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June 7, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruening Rock Products Inc · Struck by flying object

Removing tooth from ripper shank piece of slag from tooth flew off and struck EE in upper lip was tapping on tooth with a 16lb. hammer.

March 14, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruening Rock Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Clearing blast holes of ice & snow with bar & hammer. Pinched finger between bar & hammer lacerating finger requiring stitches.

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