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1983–2026
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April 9, 1998 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knife River Midwest LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HAMMERS TO BE USED IN THE IMPACT CRUSHING PLANT AND EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHIEL DOING SO.

August 23, 1985 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Roverud Construction Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS HELPING3TO INSTALL A SIDE CONVEYOR WHEN TWO BOLTS BROKE OFF THE BOTTOM CAUSING IT TO TIP OVER AND THROWING HIM OFF TO THE GROUND

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