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June 16, 2004 DE · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
David G. Horsey & Sons, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to tighten the belt scraper on 180' field conveyor. Had foot on tensioning tool, trying to place pin in and foot slipped off tool. Tool came up and struck him in the face, fracturing his cheek bone.

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