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October 16, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mobile Sand Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 10LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK THE ROCKS THAT WERE STUCK OUT FROM BETWEEN THE GRIZZLEY BARS.

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