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August 22, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
North Central Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and a coworker were attempting to dislodge a piece of concrete which was jammed in the equipment chute. One side of the piece freed up before the other and struck ee in the mouth. Ee was wearing his hardhat, safety glasses and dust mask. Ee received cuts on his mouth and chipped teeth.

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