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January 19, 1998 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Country Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

SMALL PIECE OF ROCK WAS "SHOT" THROUGH THE AIR WHEN HIT WITH 3 POUND ROCK HAMMER TO TRIM THE END. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING NEAR LOCATION AND STRUCK IN THE NOSE BY ROCK CAUSING BROKEN NOSE.

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