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May 23, 1983 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consumers Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CRANKING HOIST WHEN CHAIN BROKE.BROKEN CHAIN HIT EMPL ON RIGHT KNEE,CUTTING IT AND CAUSING LAMENESS.TORN LIGAMENTS ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT KNEE.

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