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July 31, 1987 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southwest Sand & Gravel-Joint Venture · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PUT CH5IN ON MOTOR TO LIFT IT. MOTOR TILTED TO RIGHT. EMPLOYEE GOT ON MOTOR TO BALANCE IT. IT TILTED AND FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN MOTOR AND CHAIN.

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