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April 11, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
AMP Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SPLITTING QUARRY BLOCKS IN HALF WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER, FEATHERS & WEDGES. HE WENT TO SWING THE SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE FELL ACROSS THE EDGE OF THE BLOCKS AND BRUISED HIS RIGHT SIDE RIBS.

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