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August 16, 1985 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Weaver Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REPLACI3G GRIZZLY BARS AT PRIMARY CRUSHER WITH SLEDGE HAMMER PUNCH. THE HAMMER HEAD SLIPPED OFF PUNCH AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND, BREAKING TIP OF THUMB ON RIGHT HAND

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