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September 11, 1995 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Camara Slate Products Inc · Struck by flying object

OUR MECHANIC WAS POUNDING A STEEL PIN ON THE TRACK OF THE EXCAVATOR. A PIECE OF STEEL FROM THE PIN BROKE OFF AND FLEW INTO EMPLOYEE'S BODY NEAR THE RIB CAGE AND LODGED INTO HIS HEART.

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