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June 9, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Michigan Foundation Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HOLDING LARGE OCMPRESSOR AXLE STEADY WHILE BEING MOVED BY CRANE. BOOM JERKED AS OPERATOR SWUNG BOOM & LOAD. EMPL ATTEMPTED TO STEAD LOAD & DID NOT TURN LOOSE OF IT. CONSEQUENTLY ENTRI E BDOY & BAK WAS JERKED AS LOAD CONTINUED TO SWING

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