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September 9, 1987 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Basins Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO WEDGE A ROCK THROUGH THE JAW CRUSHER WHEN THE WEDGE FLEW BACK OUT HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH. IT KNOCKED OUT RIGHT EYE TOOTH AND BROKE EMPLOYEE'S CORRECTIVE LENS.

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