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December 19, 1992 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Upper Keys Marine Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

ROD IN CRUSHER BROKE AND FLEW INTO THE MECHANICS FACE AS HE WAS REPAIRING THE EQUIPMENT. THE ROD BROKE BECAUSE HE WAS HAMMERING IT TO ADJUST IT. THE METAL ROD STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF H IS FACE CAUSING BRUISING AND LACERATION.

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