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October 16, 1997 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Seaway Sand & Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING NEXT TO THE RETURN CONVEYOR, WHEN A STONE THREE TO FOUR INCHES IN SIZE FELL APPROX. TWENTY FEET FORM THE CONVEYOR AND LANDED ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT. LEFT FOOT WAS BRUISED ONT OP AN D MIDDLE TOE WAS BROKEN. EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED BOOTS WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ROCK HIT JUST BEYOND STEEL TOE.

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