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June 5, 1997 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Colwell Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

REPLACING REPAIRED TIRE ON RT REAR OF EUCLID REAR DUMP TRUCK. SLIDING MOUNTED TIRE ONTO WHEEL, LOCK RING BLEW OFF STRIKING EE ON CHEST. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL ER BY AMBULANCE. ADMITTED AS MULTIPULE TRAMA. DIAGNOSED BRUISED LUNG TIPS AND LIVER. SHOULD RETURN TO FULL WORK DUTY IN 2 WEEKS. RECOVERY EXCELLENT, NO COMPLICATIONS EXPECTED BY DR.

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