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June 9, 2014 KS · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Wilson County Holdings, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were attempting to remove drill steel from shaft jumbo. Employee positioned at top of drill dropped wrap-wrench, contacting injured employee on face. Sutures utilized to close wound.

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