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June 18, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Idaho Lime · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS RIDING OUT TO CHECK ENTRANCE WHICH WAS A LOCKED UNMARKED CABLE.HE CAME UPON IT BEFORE REALIZING IT. HE DUCKED TO GO UNDER BUT IT CAMEUP AND CAUGHT HIM UNDER THE NOSE.

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