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February 2, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lammi Sand & Rock Products · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RETURNING FROM LUNCH. OTHER ASKED EE TO GET A BLOCK OF WOOD-APPROX. 6"X10"X12" TO BE USED FOR SUPPORT AND A SQUIRT CAN OF OIL. ANOTHER EE SAW EE TOPPLE AGAINST SOME CRIBBING BLOCKS AND AN ALUMIMUM LADDER. OTHER ASKED EE IF HE WAS OK REALIZING EE THIS WAS A SERIOUS SITUATION. OTHER RAN TO THE OFFICE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM.

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