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July 16, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Cain Creek Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING CONVEYOR OPERATING SMOOTHLY AND FOR GROUND CLEAM UP OF EXCESS GRAVEL AND OTHER MATERIAL. EMPLOYEE WAS UNAWARE OF ROCK BEING CAUGHT IN CONVEYOR. THE ROCK CAU SED THE CONVEYOR GUARD TO SPRING OUTWARD. THE GUARD HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT THIGH CAUSING A BRUISED THIGH. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FIRST-AID TREATMENT AT GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CARE CENTER, MERRILL, WI

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