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January 12, 1989 NH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gorham Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

INSTALLING STEERING ARM ON NEW STEERING BOX.PUT CHISEL BETWEEN EARS TO WEDGE IT INTO PLACE AND WHEN HIT ARM TO TRY TO MAKE IT GO IN PLACE CHISEL FLEW,HIT IN FACE.CUT AND BRUISED RIGHT SIDE OF

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