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September 23, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Georgia Pacific Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DRIVING A COMPANY TRUCK BACK TO THE SHOP AT THE END OF THE DAY. HE RAN OVER A RATTLESNAKE IN THE ROAD. HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND PICKED THE SNAKE UP. THE SNAKE WAS NOT DEAD AND IT BIT THE EE.

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