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November 2, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling heavy cables through mud, while attempting to pull out loader that was stuck, he strained his back.

September 25, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS IN SAND TANK PLANT. WAS NOT RUNNING. REPAIRING A VLAVE AND BACKED LEFT LEG INTO SHARP POINTED PIECE OF METAL WHICH BROKE OFF INTO HIS LEG.

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