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December 29, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rare Red Rock · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

using trackhoe bucket to lift cylinder. Operator or trackhoe lowered bucket too low and struck employee in head.

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