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October 23, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Copar Pumice Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SMALL CHAIN SAW (360 HOMELITE) TRIMMING LIMBS FROM A DOWN TREE. EMPLOYEE STATED THE CHAIN CAME IN CONTACT WITH SMALL LIMBS OTHER THAN THE ONE HE CHOSE TO CUT. THIS CAUSED THE SAW TO KICK BACK STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LEG.

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