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June 15, 1995 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Nova Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS LOWERING CUTTERHEAD USIGN HADN OEPRATED BRAKE ON WINCH. LARGE DRIVE GEAR ON WHICH SHATTERED, AND PIECES OF GEAR METAL BROKE, BROKE ASSEMBLY AND HIT OPERATOR, CAUSING CUT ON RIGHT THIGH AND BRUISING RIGHT ARM. 10 STITHCES ON THIGH.

February 3, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY

Nova Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME OPERATING A CRANE,THE CRANE HOOK SWUNG AND HIT I.NAMES RIGHT WRIST AGAINST THE TRUCK BED.THEY WERE UNLOADING THE TRUCK.

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