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October 13, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aa Limestone-Div/Davon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE A PIN INTO THE TRACK OF A 235 CAT EXCAVATOR WHEN A PIECE OF THE PIN BROKE OFF STRIKING AND LODGING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG.

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