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October 7, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Stein Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

CHANGING CUTTING EDGES ON 950 LOADER. NUT STUCK IN 1 1/2 SOCKET. THREADED 1" BOLT BACK ON NUT. TIGHTENED BOLT HEAD IN VISE. REVERSED AIR GUN 3/4". BACKED NUT OFF. BOLT CAME LOOSE FROM VISE, STRIKING EE'S CHIN AREA. HAD 6 STITCHES. RETURNED BACK TO WORK ASAP.

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