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June 7, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Gate Limestone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

WHEN OPENING A ROCK CHUTE GATE LEFT HAND WAS RESTING ON GATE STOPPER. WHEN GATE FELL CRUSHED FINGER

December 2, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Gate Limestone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS UNLOADING CRUSHER PARTS & THEY FELL OUT OF HANDS. HE TRIED TO CATCH THEM WHEN THEY FELL & LANDED ON FINGERS.

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