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August 1, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Corkscrew Mining & Excavating Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE HOIST CABLE BROKE ON THE DRAGLINE AND CAME DOWN THE BOOM. THE END OF THE CABLE FLIPPED INTO THE FRONT WINDOW OPENING WHERE HE WAS STANDING THE CABLE HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN A COMPOUND FRACTURE.

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