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May 11, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Placerville Industries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

HAMMERING A BEARING POWER SCREEN, PIECE OF SLAG FLEW OFF HITTING MINER & LODGING A PIECE INTO RT. SIDE OF CHEEK REQUIRING BUTTERFLY STITCHES. MINER WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES & HARD HAT.

December 6, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Placerville Industries, Inc. · Struck by falling object

WAS TIGHTENING THE JAWS ON CRUSHER WHEN ROTATIONPULLED WRENCH OUT OF EMPLOYEES HAND. WRENCH SMASHED TOP OF FOOT.

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