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December 5, 1988 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Betteroads Asphalt Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS CLEANING THE PLANT FEEDER TRYING TO DISLODGE A STONE HE HIT IT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. A PIECE OF THE ROCK HIT HIS HAND CAUSING A WOUND.

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