Employee was breaking rock with sledge hammer, handle broke and the end came down and hit him above the left eye.
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Kansas Prairie Stone LLC · Struck by flying object
Kansas Prairie Stone LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Twisted back sometime during the day getting off track hoe. Each day following back became worse. Went to doctor on 12/4/06, placed on light duty. Due to previous back problems not stemming from our employment, on 1/9/07 doctor recommended surgery.
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