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July 5, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Aggregate Products Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER TO PLACE THE RAILROAD RAILS ON A HOPPER EMBED. ONE END OF THE RAILS FELL FROM ITS SUPPORT WHEN THEY WERE MOVING THE OTHER END AND THEY LANDED ON EMPLOYEE'S WRIST.

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