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January 31, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Taylor Sand & Gravel Company , Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND LAYING ON TOP OF A WINCH WHEN HE KICKED OUT THE BRAKE, THE WINCH WAS ENGAGED AT SUCH A FORCE IT CAUSED HIM TO FAL BACKWARD, PULLING HIS HAND ACROSS AN EDTE OF METAL.

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