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May 29, 2003 MA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
G Lopes Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

ROCK INSIDE THE JAW IN THE CRUSHER CAME UP & HIT THE SAFETY GUARD WHICH HIT THE OPERATORS FINGER WHERE HIS HAND WAS ON THE HAND RAIL. THEN HE JUMPED BACK STRIKING HIS RIBS & FRACTURED 2 RIBS.

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