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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Robert R Mathias

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July 6, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Rees Construction Company Inc. · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS CLEANING THE WIND SHIELD OF THE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING. HE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF THE STEP OF THE TRUCK, HOLDING ONTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH ONE HAND. HIS FOOT WAS ON THE GROUND AND HE LET GO OF THE MIRROR WHEN HE HEARD THE SNAP.

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