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May 2, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Silver Creek Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING TO REPAIR TRUCK SCALE, EE WAS USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL TO REMOVE A PART, THE CHISEL FRAGMENTED AND A PIECE OF THE CHISEL WENT IN THE RT. EYE. IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN VISION LOSS.

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