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January 19, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bergeron Sand, Rock & Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MECHANIC WAS TRYING TO REPLACE A BELT THAT HAD SLIPPED OFF OF THE ROCK CRUSHER. HE WAS USING A PRY BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE MECHANIC UNDER THE CHAIN/JAW AREA, (CENTER-RIGHT AREA) MECHANIC WA S TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT. REQUIRED 4 STITCHES AND MUST SEE A DENTIST FOR A TWISTED, CRACKED TOOTH.

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