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January 17, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Charles W Barger & Son Construction Co Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss detected upon administering annual hearing test.

August 19, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Charles W Barger & Son Construction Co Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Hooking up a shot, stepping into a lime dust pile, lime dust went into right eye.

March 27, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Charles W Barger & Son Construction Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WHILE WORKING IN SHOP AREA NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED WITHIN MINING OPERATION, RECEIVED CUT TO PALM OF RIGHT HAND REQUIRING TWO (2) SUTURES. HE WAS LOOSENING A BOLT ON ENGINE BLOCK WHEN WRENCH SL IPPED CAUSING HIS HAND TO HIT EDGE OF ENGINE BLOCK.

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