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1983–2026
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June 24, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A 30 GAL. DRUM WAS BEING MOVED WITH A DOLLY. THERE WERE 60-80 LBS. OF WASTE IN THE DRUM AND IT SAT 3" HIGHER THAN THE DOLLY. WHEN THE DRUM WAS ROLLED TO THE EDGE AND PLACED ON THE DOLLY, ITS W EIGHT ON THE DOLLY CAUSED THE HANDLE TO SPRING UP AND STRIKE THE PERSON IN THE FACE. THE RESULT WAS ONE BROKEN TOOTH WHICH REQUIRED A ROOT CANAL.

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