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March 15, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Red Dome Inc · Struck against stationary object

With a hand shovel, and not wearing gloves, ee scouped up a shovel full and swung forward and with his bare right hand hit a piece of metal, slicing the skin requiring 5 stitches.

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