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August 11, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
East Bay Excavating Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ALONG WITH A FELLOW EMP WAS R EPAIRING A CONVEYOR GUARD AT THE CRUSHING PLANT. A LARGE PIECE OF STEEL WAS LEANING AGAINST THE CONVEYOR BELT WELDING LEADS BOT CAUGHT ON THIS PIECE OF STEEL AND PULLED IT OVER ONTO EMPLOYWW

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