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September 2, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Colorado Quartz Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF WOOD BLOCKING (6" X 6" X 12"0 DISLODGED FROM NEAR I-BEAM AND FELL APPROX 30' DOWN SHAFT AND HIT HIS HAND WHICH WAS RESTING ON METAL MUCK CHUTE. RESULTED IN DEEP CUT ON PALM OF HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER. HAD TO BE STITCHED.

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