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September 2, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Guernsey Stone & Construction Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DRIVE PINS OUT OF FRONT END LOADER BUCKET TEETH;HE WAS HOLDING A PUNCH WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING THE PUNCH WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER; A PI ECE OF METAL FLEW OFF THE PUNCH STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE NECK.

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