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September 15, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Western Mobile New Mexico Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLEANING OUTSIDE OF GRIZZLY W/BAR-EE KNOCK HIMSELF IN THE FACE WITH A W/BAR WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO PRY OUT A ROCK. BAR BOUNCED BACK AND HIT THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE CHECK. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE RY WAS SHUT DOWN.

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