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January 22, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calspar Division-Steelhead Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED LIF7ED A ELECTRIC MOTOR BY THE BASE AND SHAFT AND STARTED WALKING UP AN INCLINED CONVEYOR BELT. THE SHAFT ROTATED AND MOTOR FELL. HE TRIED TO CATCH THE MOTOR AND IT FELL ON HIS H AND AND WRIST F9ACTURING HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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