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March 18, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L A Knebler Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

LOADING CRUSHER SHOES INTO A TRAILER THE BOYS WERE PITCHING THEM UP WITH THE BUCKET OF A CASE TRACTOR THEN SETTING THEM BY HAND ON THE TRAILER ONE OF THEM SLIPPED OFF & STRUCK ANOTHER CAUSING IT TO SHATTER THE SLIVER HIT I NAME IN THE EYES

June 5, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L A Knebler Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HOLDING A 4 IN WATER HOSE, PRESSURE SURGE CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT HIS FINGER ON A PIECE OF PIPE.

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