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July 15, 1986 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeastern Clay Co · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS HOL8ING A METAL PUNCH THAT WAS BEING STRUCK BY A SMALL MECHANIC'S HAMMER. AS THE PUNCH WAS STRUCK A SLIVER OF METAL FROM THE PUNCH IMBEDDED IN INJURED'S LEFT FOREARM INFLICKING A S MALL PUNCTURE W2UND. THE HAMMER WAS WELDED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.

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