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September 14, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sylvania Company Limited Partnership · Struck by flying object

INJURED EE WAS WALKING ACROSS SHOP NEAR WHERE ANOTHER EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BUCKET TOOTH SHEAR PIN WHICH WAS FROZEN. A FRAGMENT OF THE PIN SHEARD OFF AND ENTERED CHEST CAVITY.

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