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September 5, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Jocarlrick Quarries Corp · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS UNLOADING CRUSHED MATERIAL INTO A TRUCK FROM AN OVERHEAD BIN. HE TOOK OFF HIS HARD HAT, MOMENTARILY, TO WIPE OFF PERSPIRATION FROM HIS BROW. DUE TO VIBRATION FROM OVERHEAD SCREENS & CONVEYOR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS BARE HEAD,CAUSING A SMALL CUT ON HIS SKULL.

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