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September 3, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Park Bend Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DI1GING OVER A PLUGGED SCREEN WITH A HOE WHEN HIS RIGHT ELBOW HIT A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON 3"X4" WITH HIS BACKWARD MOTION. RESULT IN CUT AND SWELLING OF RIGHT ELBOW AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE TO RED6CE SWELLING.

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