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July 15, 1986 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trail Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE REMOVING A COUPLING SLEEVE FROM A 6 AND 5/8 INCH DREDGE DISCHARGE PIPELINE. THE ONE WITH THE HAMMER STRUCK THE INJURED MAN WITH THE 8 POUND MALL. THE INJURY WAS INFLECTED TO THE 2ND DIGET,3RIGHT HAND.

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