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October 7, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Bfr Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS FREEING FWEDGED ROCK WITH ROCK BAR WHEN A ROCK ROCK ZIGGED HAIR LINE CRACK EMERGENCY ROOF TREATMENT XRAYS SPLINT TO IMMOBILIZE FOOT SENT HOME TOLD TO SEE BONE SPECIALIST TO BE SURE BONE SPECIALIST TOOK A WEEK TO DECIDE IT WAS NOTSERIOUS BUT WOULD CAST FOOT NEXT WEEK ANYWAY WORKER WAS WEARING STEEL TOED GOVE APPROVED BOOTS

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