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December 15, 1997 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
West Des Moines Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON THE PUMP NOZZLE AND DID NOT HAVE IT SECURED WELL ENOUGH. IT HIT HIM IN THE ELBOW WHEN IT FELL. HE WAS INTHE SHOP WELDING AT THIS TIME.

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