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March 19, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Calhoun Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSIDE HAMMER MILL CHANGING HAMMERS WHEN THE STARTER BUTTON ON DIESEL ENGINE WAS ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED CAUSING THE HAMMERS TO TURN. A COTTER PIN CAUGHT HIS GLOVE INFLICTING DAMAGE ON HIS LEFT HAND.

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