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May 23, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Cominco American Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS ASSISTING A SECOND EE WITH SALVAGING A RIM FROM AN OLD DEFLATED TIRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUSH THE RIM OUT OF THE TIRE, THE SECOND EE HIT THE VALVE STEM WITH A HAMMER CAUSING IT TO BREAK OFF AND STRIKE THE EE ON HIS CHIN.

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