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November 7, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Tennessee Zinc Div/Inspiration Development Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CUTTING PIECE OF PLYWOOD WITH HAND SAW.HE WAS KNEELING ON TOP OF PLYWOOD WHICH WAS ON TOP OF 2 SAW HORSES.HE GOT PAST BALANCE POINT AND THE PLYWOOD TIPPED OVER.HE FELL TO THE CONCRETE FLO OR STRIKING LEFT SHOULDER AND BUMPING HIS HEAD.

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