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August 23, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nokomis Quarry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using wrench EE was struck by tool when using pressure to loosen bolt. EE went to family doctor who evaluated EE and returned him to work. MD instructed EE to return in 8 weeks. EE returned to MD for x-ray no positive findings. EE later returned to MD and in late December 2004. EE had 5 days off work for the soreness in the left elbow.

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