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December 8, 1983 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oregon Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POKING WITH A STEEL BAR THROUGH A HOLE ON A CHUTE BETWEEN GRIZZLY AND DRIBBLE BELT WHEN ROCK FELL FROM TOP OF CHUTE AND HIT THE END OF THE POKING BAR CAUSING THE END OUT SIDE OF T HE CHUTE TO UNEXPECTANTLY HIT HIM UNDER THE JAW

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