Shake Hands with Danger

Shake Hands with Danger

Shake Hands with Danger

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Shake Hands with Danger

1980

0h 23m

5.2(13 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This short cautionary training film examines dangers associated with earthmoving equipment operation, showing many simulated accidents on construction sites.

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Cliff Bemis

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Cliff Bemis

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Charles Oldfather

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David Early

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David Early

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