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December 17, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Blue Mountain Quarries · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL SAWING PIECE OF LUMBER WITH SKILL SAW WHEN CORD SHORTED OUT AND BURNED INSULATION WHICH FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

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