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August 20, 1990 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
City Wide Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HAMMERING ON LOADER BUCKET WITH A PIECK AXE TO REMOVE EXCESS MATERIAL. A 1/4INCH PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE PICK AX. IT LACERATED AND BECAME LODGED IN EE S FOREHEAD.

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