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August 28, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Aggregate Company Of New Mexico Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TAKING OFF BACK GUARD ON CHUTE, IT RECOILED AND THE EDGE OF THE ANGLE IRON STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH, BREAKING HIS TOOTH. HE HAD TO HAVE HIS TOOTH RE-CAPPED.

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