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June 21, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE POUNDING A 3 IN METAL WEDGE INTO PLACE ON THE WASH PLANT SCREENING APPARATUS THE WEDGE POPPED OUT AND STRUCK I.NAM ON THE FOREHEAD CAUSING A 3/4 IN LACERATION REQUIRING 5 SUTURES.

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