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1983–2026
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February 11, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE NOTIFIED SCALE STAFF OF AN ALLEGED BACK INJURY HANDLING STEEL GRATING. HOWEVER, EE REPORTED THE ONSET OF PAIN OFF WORK AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT WITNESS WAS NOT AT WORK AT THE TIME OF THE A;;EGED INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS DETERMINED TO BE NON-WORK RELATED. AFTER DELAY IN RECEIVING AND REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS AND TESTIMONY OF ANOTHER EE, INCIDENT DID OCCUR.

October 5, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING DRAW BAR PINS IN LOADER & FINGER GOT CAUGHT &TIP OF FINGER CUT OFF

May 13, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING LARGE PIECE OF CLAY FROM CONVEYOR BELT DOWN BY THE MOUTH OF THE HOPPER.

April 16, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHECKING FOR AIR LEAK ON BRAKE CYLINDER, MASHED AND CUT FINGERS THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

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