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December 4, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
A-Rock, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was observing other employee check grinder from about 8 feet away. When grinder powered up, wheel came apart. Fragment from wheel hit employee in left ear.

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