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November 2, 1988 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya Quincy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON HIT ON THE END OF A STEEL LOADER PIN WITH A HAMMER. THE PERSON DID NOT HIT IT SQUARELY AND HE CHIPPED A PIECE OF STEEL OFF OF THE PIN. THE STEEL SHIP STRUCK HIM IN THE CHEEK OF THE F ACE CAUSING A CUT.

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