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January 8, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ritchie Sand Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS GOING OUT TO START THE FRESH WATER PUMP FOR THE PLANT. HE WAS WALKING ACROSS WALKWAY GOING TO PUMP HOUSE & HAD HIS HEAD DOWN SQUINTING HIS EYES FROM SUN. HE WALKED INTO CORNER OF STEEL FRAME FOR A SWING OUT WINDOW THAT HAD VIBRATED LOOSE & OPENED. RESULTED IN CUT TO RIGHT SIDE OFHEAD REQURING 6 STITCHES

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