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June 13, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jaxon Enterprises · Struck against stationary object

HAD REMOVED WELDING HOOD & FAILED TO PUT HARD HAT BACK ON WAS MOVING AWAY FROM OTHER WELDER WITH HEAD TURN TO AVOID EYE CONTACT & CUT HIS HEAD ON A SHARP EDGE ABOVE HIM

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