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April 25, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Harford Ventures, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN A 5FT DINGHY CHECKING A PUMP HE DID NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET TO PUMP INSTEAD OF USING OARS HE PULLED HIMSELF BY HAND ALONG THE PIPE LEADING TO THE PUMP EMPLOYEE LO ST HIS BALANCE & FELL AGAINST THE SEAT EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE BRUISED HIS COLLAR BONE

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