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June 23, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Imix Group LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was setting a wheelbarrow under the cone crusher, a four inch rock flew out of the cone and struck him on the brim of his hardhat. The impact made a laceration on his scalp requiring medical care. He sustained a concussion with no loss of consciousness. He was released to return to work the next shift.

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