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January 15, 1996 UT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feller Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE HAD COMPLETED WELDING A CONVEYOR FRAME RIGGED FROM CONE IN PLACE. STOOD UP TO DISCONNECT THE LOAD. DISCONNECTED THE LOAD END OF THE CHAIN. WHEN THE HOOK END CAME OFF. IT KNOCKED OFF MY WELD ING HOOD AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE HEAD NEAR THEHAIRLINE CAUSING A SMALL CUT REQUIRING 5 STITCHES.

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