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October 10, 1984 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Sterling Paving Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEANING IN AN AREA NEAR CRUSHER FEED BIN 6# ROCK FELL FROM GRIZZLY RICHOCHED FROM BRACE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE INJURED PERSONS FACE & BOUNCED UPWARD STRIKING INJURED ON FOREHEAD

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