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November 9, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Arizona'S Quality Granite · Struck by flying object

ROCK FROM CRUSHER JAW FLEW OUT & HIT MAN ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD & FACE. HARD HAT WAS KNOCKED OFF. HE FELL INTO V BELT CAUSING CUTS ON ARM. HE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY BY CRUSHER FOREMAN. MAN WA S LOOKING FOR TOOTH FROM DOZER & GREASING VBELTS

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