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July 19, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lueders Limestone LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a bolt with a crescent wrench and the wrench broke hitting him in the upper forehead. He was sent to the local doctor and treated. The clinic prescribed him pain relief medication and a total of 6 stitches. He stayed home on 7/19 and 7/20 to let the wound heal and keep the dust out of the wound. He returned to work on 7/21.

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