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September 9, 1998 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRIKING ROLLER PIN WITH HAMMER WHEN METAL SHAVING FLEW OFF AND STRUCK RIGHT FOREARM. LACERATION OF APPROX 3 INCHES WITH METAL SHAVING IN WOUND. SHAVING WAS REMOVED AND STITCHES W ERE PUT IN PLACE.

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