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July 28, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Semco Stone · Struck by falling object

The quarry operator was using a hammer drill to drill holes in stone in preparation for using DEXPAN non-explosive expansion agent. The drill bit broke and the drill fell on the operators foot causing a contusion to the left foot.

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