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April 11, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Gemstone Mining Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PICKING ROCK THE EMPLOYEE STARTED TO HAVE A PETTYMALL SEIZURE. SHE TOLD HER PARTNER TO WATCH HER BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT FEELING WELL. ABOUT 5MINUTES LATER SHE WENT OUTSIDE. SHE WAS TRANSPOR TED TO THE HOSPITAL. SHE HAD AN ADDITIONAL SEIZURE ON THE WAY.

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