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1983–2026
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July 28, 1983 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westgate Mining & Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CARRYING BUCKET WITH ORE CONCENTRATE IN IT WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE AND THE BUCKET FELL ON MY RT FOOT WAS TAKING THE BUCKET WITH ORE CONCENTRATE TO DUMP IN BALL MILL

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