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Domestic News
September 20, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Richard Balasa escaped serious injury after being pressed against a wall by a falling load of cement at a construction project 11 miles out the highway yesterday. He was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for observation and treatment of shock.
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BALASA ESCAPES
SERIOUS INJURY
AS CEMENT FALLS
Although pressed against a wall by a falling load of cement, Richard Balasa was not seriously injured in the accident yesterday, the attending physician believes.
However, he will be kept in St. Ann's Hospital for a day or two until the "squeeze" on his chest is relieved, for treatment of shock and to make certain there are no further injuries.
Balasa, who was working on a construction project about 11 miles out the highway, was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident.
SERIOUS INJURY
AS CEMENT FALLS
Although pressed against a wall by a falling load of cement, Richard Balasa was not seriously injured in the accident yesterday, the attending physician believes.
However, he will be kept in St. Ann's Hospital for a day or two until the "squeeze" on his chest is relieved, for treatment of shock and to make certain there are no further injuries.
Balasa, who was working on a construction project about 11 miles out the highway, was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Construction Accident
Falling Cement
Richard Balasa
St Ann's Hospital
Minor Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Balasa
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Richard Balasa
Outcome
not seriously injured; kept in st. ann's hospital for a day or two for treatment of shock and to check for further injuries.
Event Details
Richard Balasa was pressed against a wall by a falling load of cement while working on a construction project about 11 miles out the highway. He was taken to St. Ann's Hospital immediately after the accident.