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July 28, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Source Energy Services Proppants LP · Struck by falling object

Miner was replacing a valve that was worn out using an adjustable wrench. Miner had 4 bolts to remove - upon EE's last bolt to remove the valve dropped causing a laceration on EE's left forearm.

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