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April 30, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Franklin Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING THE ELEVATOR CHAIN ON A WHEEL SCRAPER WITH ASSIST FROM A CRANE. THE LIFT CHAINBROKE, AND HIT EE ON THE HEAD, CREATING A CUT TOTHE TOP BACK RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD. IT REQUIRED 10 STITCHES & NEEDED TO BE KEPT CLEAN

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