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July 18, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Heritage General Contracting · Struck by flying object

Loading remote-drive screen onto lowboy standing 10-15 ft away. Particle, presumably from screen tracks, shot into right leg behind knee. Unknown cause. Medical attention received. Crutches and light-duty advised for four weeks.

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