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September 12, 2005 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

North American Auger Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A 4LB HAMMER TO FREE UP A FLIGHT LOCKING PIN IN AN AUGER FLIGHT, A SMALL CHIP OF STEEL BROKE OFF THE PIN & PENTRATED THE INJURED'S CHEST. A DR REMOVED THE PIECE OF STEEL SURGICALLY REQUIRING A FEW STITCHES TO CLOSE THE INCISION.

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