Dennis… the Pinhead
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Dennis… the Pinhead

By: Samantha

Report:
Employer's First Report of Injury
Date of Injury - August 18, 1978, Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Location of plant or place where accident occurred - US Route 13 and Clifton Park Drive

Describe fully how accident occurred and what employee was doing when injured: Trooper Kelly was in pursuit of a violator when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a telephone pole.

Nature and location of injury: Puncture of front scalp area over forehead.

Record of Summary Disciplinary Action/Written Reprimand November 20, 1978:
Resume of violations - Said named officer involved in chase on above date due to lack of good judgement officer was involved in accident.

Dad (paraphrasing):
I am chasing this guy and I crashed into a telephone pole. The pin from my hat gets pushed into my forehead and they send me to Delaware Division. For a pin, in my head!

Sam:
My Dad, the pinhead.

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