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September 22, 1994 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Slate Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING RUBBISH FROM UNDERNEATH A TRIMMING MACHINE WITH A SHOVEL, THE EMPLOYEE LOST THE SHOVEL DOWN THE SLATE CHUTE. HE WENT TO GRAB THE SHOVEL AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOREARM ON A SHATE C HIP.

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