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October 19, 2011 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
J.C. STONE INC. · Struck by flying object

The injured employee was standing approx. 20 feet from the loader and as the operator was picking up a block, a rock spun out from underneath the tire and hit EE's shin bone. The ambulance took him to the hospital and declared it was broken.

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