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January 11, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meshoppen Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was chiseling stone, hit chisel and a piece of metal flew off and lodged in his left hand which was down at his side.

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