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July 6, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Renner Quarries, Ltd. · Struck by falling object

Employee lowering bucket back into the truck when a toolbag hooked to the bucket fell and struck another employee on the head. He remained conscious & alert. There was a swollen area and a cut so 911 was called to assist in treatment if any was neccessary. He was taken to the local hospital, CT Scan showed no new damage, wound was cleanded and covered. No sutures were required.

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