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June 1, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlas Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE FACE PLATE ON A PUMP, WHEN THE BAR HOLDING THE PUMP UP SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. EMPLOYEE HAD 12 STITCHES TO SEW UP CUT.

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