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August 17, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jasper Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REPLACING THE TRACK ON THE NORTHWEST SHOVEL WHICH HAD WALKED OUT OF ITS TRACK. WHEN HE PULLED THE TRACK PIN HE WAS STANDING TOO CLOSE AND THE TRACK HIT HIS ANKLE

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