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July 11, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was hosing out under the plant. A rock came from the upper level conveyor and hit the employee on the back side of the head, causing a cut from the hard hat which required 8 stitches. He was bend over at the time of impact

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