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October 25, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lange Brothers Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

PLANT OPERATOR DID NOT LOCK OUT EQUIPMENT. STARTED REMOVING PLUG FROM 36" EL-JAY CONE CRUSHER, ROCK CAME OFF OF PRIM SCREEN AND HIT OPERATOR ON SIDE OF FACE (TEMPLE) INJURY TO FACE WASA SWOLLE BRUIES APPROX. 1" DIAMETER ANDEXTENDED OUT ABOUT 3/8" TO 1/2" FROM SURFACE.

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