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February 11, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carlson Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKING OFF THE FINAL DRIVE SEGMENT OF THE DOZER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.WHILE HITTING IT WITH THE SLEDGE A PICE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND BECAME EMBEDDED INTO EMPLOYEE'S LEFT THIGH.

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