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1983–2026
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August 26, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gilpatrick Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS CUTTING CONVEYOR BELTING WITH A NEW KNIFE BLADE. KNFIE SLIPPED LOOSE AND CUT TIP OF FINGER. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. HE RECEIVED FOUR STITCHES, WAS BANDAGED UP AND SEN TBACK TO WORK.

August 14, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gilpatrick Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN SLIPPED OUT OF HAND ANAD BOOMER SWUNG UPA ND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD. EE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. HE RECEIVED SEVEN STITCHES AND WAS SENT BACK TO WORK. NO CONCUUSSION OR SER IOUS INJURY.

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