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December 30, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jackson County Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS LOSSENING A CUTTERHEAD TOOTH BY TAPPING IT WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF THE TOOTH BROKE OFF & STUCK IN THE LEFT THUMB.

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