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November 15, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Mexico Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING THE NUT OFF OF A BIT-BLOCK WITH AN END WRENCH WRENCH SLIPPED OFF ROUNDED NUT & STRUCK INSIDE OF LEFT KNEE BRUISING IT SEVERELY

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