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1983–2026
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June 27, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Paving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 5 GALLON PAILS OF MATERIAL UP STAIRS WHEN THE HEAVY LOAD INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 28, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whittaker & Gooding Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING 55 GAL BARREL ALONG RACK AT THE OIL STORAGE SLAB WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN LOWER BACK

July 19, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whittaker-Gooding Agg · Rubbed or abraded

WHILE REPAIRING3HYDRAULIC LINE HOIE CAME LOOSE SPRAYING EE WITH OIL THAT WAS UNDER PRESSURE CAS%@*%*@ CAUSING PRESSURE BURNS TO FACE & EYES.

July 11, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whittaker-Gooding Agg · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED MAN IS A PORTABLE GRAVEL CRUSHER OPERATOR GENERALLY HE USES PLASTIC EAR PLUGS ONE PLUG BECAME LOST SO HE USED BILSOM CONTTON TYPE HEARING PROTECTION ON A TEMPORARY BASIS WHEN HE REMOVE D IT ONLY PART OF IT CAME OUT OF HIS EAR SOME OF IT REMAINED IN THE EAR CAUSING AN IRRATION AND INFECTION MEDICATION USED TO TREAT THE INFECTION APPARENTLY CAUSED FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WHICH

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