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October 7, 2005 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dorsey Creek LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured employee was assisting the mechanic in changing the cutting bits on the blade of a Cat D-10-R dozer. The employee was using an impact wrench (air operated) when a sliver of metal flew from the bolt threads into his right index finger.

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