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January 10, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Calspar Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS MOVING ROCK FROM FACE OF MINE A LARGE BOULDER WAS STUCK ENFACE OF MINE WHEN HE PICKED UP HIS BUCKET THE BOULDER CAME AND CAME EVER THE TOP OF THE LOADER BUCKET AND CAME DOWN AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD HIS RIGHT LEG GET A CUT HE WAS TOOK TO ST MARY HOSP IN APPLE VALLEY WHERE HE WAS XRAYED AND RELEASE .

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