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October 10, 2023 ME · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jake Barbour Inc · Struck by flying object

Miner was installing a track pin on a Hyunadi HX300 excavator when a piece of the track pin broke off and shot into the left arm of the miner. Resulting in a laceration to the left arm requiring 3 stitches.

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