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August 24, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jack Millikin Inc · Struck by falling object

In trying to lower the shoot while setting up EE unchained one side, the other side came loose also. This knocked EE down from an elevated (4-6') position and the shoot fell on him causing his broken leg, also L-3 compression fracture.

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