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1983–2026
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October 10, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PINCHED A NERVE IN HIS BACK & LEG WHILE PULLING CLAY AND FLAT ROCKS OFF OF A CONVEYOR BELT.

September 3, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A DUMP SHEAVE & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK

November 1, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAIN TO RIGHT FOREARM WHILE UNLOADING HOPPER CARS AND WINDING THEM UP.

November 26, 1988 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS CLEANING UNDER THE CRUSHERS AND IN LIFTING A BUCKET OF MUD,HIS BACK WENT OUT SUDDENLY.

March 25, 1988 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HURT HIMSELF MOVING WATER HOSE.

December 29, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chicago Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DOING REPAIR WO9K,PROPANE TANK AND SMASHED RIGHT FOREFINGER AGAINST STEEL BEAM.

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