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May 22, 1993 NE · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Bruners Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

A POWER UNIT WE HAD JUST PURCHASED, DELIVERED TO PLANT MAY 21, 1993, WAS BEING RUN TO CHECK IT OUT BEFORE INSTALLING ON THE BARGE. THE KEY TORE LOOSE FROM THE SHAFT AND HIT OWNER IN THE CHEEK , JAW AREA. AN EMPLOYEE, MSHA CERTIFIED ALSO ON EMT, APPLIED 1ST AID THEN OWNER WAS TAKEN IN FOR SUTURES IN THE CHEEK AREA. SUTURES WERE REMOVED 5-27-93 AREA HEALED.

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