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May 3, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Site Development Inc · Struck by flying object

DRILLER WAS SHARPENING BLADE BIT ON GRINDER. GRINDER. GRINDING WHEEL EXPOLODED, FRAGMENTS OF WHEEL STRUCK RIGHT HAND AND GROIN AREA. DRILLER STRUGGLED TO WALK APPROX. 30 FEET AND COLLAPSED. DR ILLER WAS NOT EMPLOYED BY CONTRACTOR BUT EMPLOYED BY SUBCONTRACTOR HIRED BY CONTRACTOR.

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