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February 8, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Asphalt Specialties Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE WIND WAS BLOWING TIN PANELS OFF OF THE SHOP DOOR ISECURED ONE PIECE UP AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SECURING ANOTHER PIECE, WHEN THE WIND GUST HIT THE PIECE AND TORE IT OFF HITTING ME ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD CUTTING MY EAR.

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