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HURT WHILE AT WORK ON MILLS

[Welland Tribune February 16, 1940]

Construction Employe Goes to Hospital Suffering from Head Injuries

George Arnold, RR No. 1, Humberstone, an employe of Carter-Hallis Aldinger Co. Ltd, contractors for the new Robin Hood Flour Mills Ltd. Grain elevator and mill, suffered head injuries about 9.40 a.m. today while working on the construction, which sent him to Welland County General hospital.

Arnold suffered a cut scalp and concussion and his condition was reported at the hospital to be serious but not critical. Dr.Phyllis Black who was called to attend the injured man, said that he would be kept in the hospital for a day or two for observation. He was taken to hospital in the Dell and Merton ambulance.

Details of the accident could not be secured today, but it is reported that he was struck on the head by some falling object.

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