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1983–2026
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October 25, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consumers Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

REPAIRMAN WAS WORKING ON THE DUMP TRUCK WHEN LOADER WAS PARKED, HOLDING THE END OF THE SPRING OFF THE FLOOR. HE RAISED UP, STRIKING HIS HEAD ON THE CUTTING LIP OF THE BUCKET.

September 15, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consumers Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING OUTRIGGER PADS ONCRANE WHILE AT WORK.

May 23, 1983 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consumers Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT FINGER RING ON EDGE OF METAL BIN.

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