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Scoped to James D Schwarck

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March 18, 1985 NE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Schwarck Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

PRYING BIG ROCK INTO SHAKER 50 LB ROCK WENT DOWN INTO IMPACTOR.IMPACTOR HIT IT AND THREW 25 LB CHUNK BACK OUT AND HIT EMPL RIGHT ARM ABOVE WRIST AND THEN JAW AND THEN SMASHED LEFT THUMB AGAINS T PRY BAR.ROCK SHATTERED TIP OF THUMB FROM JOINT FORWARD AND BROKE BONE FROM JOINT TO HAND -LEFT HAND.

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