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July 8, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynapac Inc - Golden Gulch Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON REMOVAL OF SHIMS FROM CONVEYER SYSTEM WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND HE FELL ABOUT 10 FT LANDING ON HIS FEET THENF ELL AGAINST A ROCK WHICH CAUSED DANAGE TO HIS LOWER JAW AND DOIXX DISLODGED FOUR TEETH VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO SIERRA VISTA HOSP. FOR TREATMENT BY SITE AMBULANCE.

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