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July 16, 1997 IA · Metal/Non-Metal inspector HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greene Limestone Company · Struck by flying object

SEE STTACHMENT: WHILE REPAIRING THE TRACK ON A D-7 A PIN 1" X 12" USED TO CONNECT THE TRACK WAS STRUCK WITH A 10# HAMMER. INJURED WAS OBSERVING THE PROCESS WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF THE P IN & STRUCK HIM IN THE CHEST. HE WAS EXAMINED & TAKEN TO A MEDICAL DOCTOR. THE FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED. BOTH EES WERE WEARING EYE PROTECTION.

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