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June 16, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Turners Inc. · Struck by flying object

While removing a balance wheel with screw operated puller the belt in the puller broke, causing arm of puller to go airborne hitting employee in the mouth and damaging some teeth. He was sitting app. 12' away when struck.

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