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June 14, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Nelson Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HOSE FROM DRILL HOLE. TRAPPED AIR PRESSURE CAUSED HOSE TO BLOW OUT OF HOLE. PIPE ON END OF HOSE HIT HIM ON SHOULDER CAUSING BRUISE TO BONE.

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