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October 10, 1989 OR · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Morse Brothers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS LOADING BLASTING HOLES WITH DYNAMITE WHEN SHORTLEY THEREAFTER GOT A BAD NITROGLYCERIN HEADACHE TOOK ASPRIN AND WAITED AWHILE HEADACHE GOT WORSE NECK WAS VERY STIFF WENT TO HOSPITAL

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