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September 18, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Gordon Stone Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner attempted to remove a reservoir tip from a pneumatic grease gun without disconnecting the pressure hose first. The tip hit the miner in the lip causing a hole under the lower lip. There was no bone fracture or damage to para nasal sinuses. The miner took self to the emergency room. EE did not notify us until the day after the accident.

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