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November 21, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck by falling object

PICKING UP COUPLING PIPE FELL INJ TO HAND

November 1, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL CLAIMS WHILE CLEANING OUT CRUSHER LOOSE ROCK FELL ON LEFT LEG WEDGING LEG AGAINST TOP PART OF CRUSHER.

September 4, 1990 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keating Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING LARGE STONE WITH CROWBAR,FELT A STRAIN IN GROIN AREA.

December 11, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CLEANING FEEDER SHIPPING TUNNEL AND HAS TO MOVE A PROPANE TANK OUT OF HIS WAY WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.

October 25, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS WHILE WALKING AND CLIMBING CONVEYORS, HE RIPPED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT CALF.

August 28, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CARRYING A COOLER ARM WITH SEVERAL OTHER MEN WHEN IT SLIPPED AND DROPPED ON HIS LEFT HAND.

June 5, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE AGGREVATED AN OLD INJURY BY MOVING BARRELS.

May 2, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS PULLING BALLS OUT OF THE COOLER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 19, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS LIFTING A MODULE

August 2, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THE CLUTCH DRUM FELL LOOSE AND HE TRIED TO CATCH THE DRUM PLATES.

June 6, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE TRIED TO LIFT A LADDER FROM UNDERNEATH A TELEPHONE POLE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS ELBOW.

May 12, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HEWAS WORKING ON SCAFFOLDING WHILE GETTING OFF SCAFFOLDING HE CLAIMS HE HIT HIS ELBOW ON A 2X6 AT THE KILN AREA.

May 8, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CLEANING OUT COAL MILL AREA AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIW LOWER BACK.

May 3, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CARRYING PLATES TO KILN.

October 12, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS USING A PIPE TO UNPLUG THE VENTURI AT KILN #2 AND COMPLAINED ABOUT HIS LEFT ARM.

September 8, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3HE WAS MOVING SHELVES IN THE GARAGE WHEN ITS PINCHED HIS THUMB.

August 31, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3HE WAS LIFTING COOLER DOOR WITH FEES ON IT WHEN H E FELT A MUSCLE PULL.

July 9, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP CLAIMS HE 4AS PULLING ROLLERS OFF CRATE AT BALL MILL WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER ON A STAPLE ATTACHED TO THE CRATE

August 18, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS HE WA8 CARRYING A JACKHAMMER TO THE PRIMARY CRUSHER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 1, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3HE WAS PUTTING OIL IN BEARING S WHEN HE CAUGHT SHIRT IN HOOK TO PULL COVER AND T WISTED HIS ELBOW

January 27, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL PULLING CH6NKS OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND FELT APAIN IN BOTH HANDS.

January 13, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3HE WAS REPAIRING A TRUCK AND AFTER STEPPING OFF TRUCK STEP HE FLET PRESSURE AND PAIN IN LEFT LEG.

November 12, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS HE ST9AINED HIS ARM WHILE SHOVELING.

October 21, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK

October 11, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS HE WA8 LIFTING GRADER TIRES WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 1, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS WHILE SHOVELING HE TWISTED HIS WRIST.

September 4, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS SHOVELING AND PUSHING WHEELBARROW WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS FOOT FROM PRESSURE OF SHOVEL

September 2, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS HE WAS INSTALLING GEARS FOR THE REAR END OF THE EUCLID. WHILE LIFTING THE GEAR HOUSING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK & SHOULDER BLADES.

August 29, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS WHILE REPAIRING THE SCRUBBER HE BREATHED IN FIBERGLASS RESIN AND BECAME DIZZY

August 23, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3WHILE GETTING OUT OF TRUCK THE STEP BROKE AND HE HIT HIS LEG AGAINST METAL AND GOT CUT

August 19, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING TOP OFF FUEL TANKS WHEN HE FELT STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 11, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN BUNNER ROOM WHEN HIS HAND GOT CAUGHT IN THE BURNER ROOM DOOR.

June 21, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal auger helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS PULLING BALLS FROM THE KILN AND HIT HIMSELF IN THE UPPER GROIN.

May 21, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS DRAGGING LEADS INTO THE SHIPPING TUNNEL WHEN HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON A PANEL BOX.

January 25, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS WELDING A CHUTE UNDER THE CRUSHER. WHEN HE LIFTED UP HIS WELDING HOOD HE HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON AND IT WAS DARK AND A PIECE OF METAL ON THE CHUTE CUT HIM

January 15, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS WHILE PICKING UP A BUCKET OF CEMENT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS ARM

October 30, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CARRYING SCREENS UPSTAIRS UNDERNEATH CONVEYOR WHEN HE FLE T PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 16, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS HOOKING A HOSE TO THE FUEL TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK

June 9, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL HELPING LIFT WATER PUMP AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK BUT CONT TO WORK.ON 6-22 WAS OPERATING BACKHOE AND AGGRAVATED HIS BACK.

May 22, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP CLAIMS HE WAS CARRYING BAGS OF CALCUIM WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

May 10, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS SHOVELING AND WHEN HE BENT DOWN TO PICKUP ROCKS WITH HIS HANDS, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 28, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP CLAIMS HE WAS CARRYING A STEEL PLATE ON HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE FELT PAIN

April 3, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS PUTTING BRICKS ON STAGING IN THE KILN WHEN THE POGO STICK BROKE AND BRICKS CAME DOWN ON HIM

August 19, 1983 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by falling object

UNLOADING CYLINDER FROM LOADER BUCKET,PUMP FELL OVER AND HIT RIGHT KNEE,CUT 6\\ ABOVE KNEE.

June 11, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

TAKING RADIATOR CAP OFF PAYLOADER AND GOT BURNED.

April 28, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HIS BACK HURT WHEN HE GOT INTO HIS TRUCK.

April 14, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS WHILE SHOVELING HIS ARM TWISTED AND HURT.

March 16, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS ON 3/8 HE HURT BACK BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ON 3/16 HE WAS LIFTING BAGS OF CASTABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER.

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