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February 1, 1999 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM AND HELPER WERE ADDING ADDITIONAL SECTIONS TO A 30B CRANE BOOM. THE BOOM WAS ABOUT 3' OFF GROUND. VICTIM HAD HIS UPPER BODY THRU THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOOM DRIVING A PIN OUT. WHEN THE PI N CAME OUT AND THE BOOM FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM IN THE HEAD AND PINNING HIS LEG UNDER THE BOOM.

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