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November 26, 1984 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Mine Development & Consultation Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS HOLDING RAIL CAR RAIL AT THE BASE WITH FOOT WHILE FELLOW WORKER I.NAME WAS DRIVING A RAIL SPIKE WITH SLEDGE HAMMER SLEDGE HAMMER GLANCED OFF RAIL AND HIT HIS LEFT ANKLE, CAUSING A CONTUSION ON THE ANTERIOR PORTION OF THE ANKLE ASSOCIATED BRUISING

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