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June 26, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING SCREENS IN #2 SCREEN. HE WAS LYING ON HIS BACK BETWEEN DECKS 1 & @. HE WAS TURNING TO GO IN A BETTER BOYD POSITION WHEN HE STRUCK A SHARP PORTION OF THE UPPER DECK FRAME . WITH HIS RIGHT CHECK RESULTING IN A SMALL CUT IN WHICH THREE STITCHES WERE TAKEN.

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