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June 23, 1997 IA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Iowa Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILL OPERATOR WAS GOING TO HOOK ROTOR HEAD TO CORE BARREL WHE HE BUMPED ROTER LEVER AND THE CORE BARREL DROPPED ON THE EMPLOYEE HAND. EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE ON GLOVES.

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