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September 15, 1997 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MORROW GRAVEL CO. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING A MUD BUILT UP DOWN A SCREEN DISCHARGE CHUTE, EE RAISED SHOVEL STRIKING HIS SMALL FINGER RIGHT HAND ON CONVEYOR FRAME DIRECTLY ABOVE HIM. OPON INSPECTION OF FINGER SEEMED SWOLL EN AND SLIGHTLY BENT. EE COMPLAINING OF THROBINGSENCATION, TOOK FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AND X RAY.

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