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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Frederick L Barton

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August 28, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Bestone Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP. HAD AN 8' SLABBER BAR IN HIS HANDS TO PRY LARGE STONES FROM THE ROOF OF T HE MINE. STONES FELL FROM THE ROOF OF MINE ONTO THE SLABBER BAR, KNOCKING THE BAR FROM HIS HANDS - THE BAR BACK- LASHED STRIKING EMP. ON HIS LEFT UPPER LIP, CUTTING IPEN HIS LIP AND LOOSENING THE UPPER FRONT TEETH AND CHIPPING A TOOTH.

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