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1983–2026
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May 10, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS CHECKING FUSES IN ELECTRICAL HOUSE AND INHALED SMOKE FROM BURNING FUSE. HE HAD A RESPIRATORY INFECTION.

December 14, 1984 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oklahoma Sand (Oks) Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDER WAS WORKING ON ROCK SCREW AND THE EMPLYEE TURNED THE HEAD PULLEY BY HAND AND PINCHED HIS FINGER IN THE V-BELT DRIVE CUTTING OFF THE LITTLE FINGER AND INJURED THREE OTHER FINGERS

November 30, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck by falling object

HE WAS TAKING CRANE HOOK OFF MOTOR HEAD WHICH WAS SUPPORTED BY A CROSSBAR THAT SLIPPED LETING MOTOR FALL AND BAR AND MOTOR HEAD FELL ON RIGHT FOOT

August 10, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck against stationary object

IT STARTED RAINING BEFORE SHIFT WAS OVER. I NAME CAME BACK TO PLANT AFTER THE RAINED STOPPED TO EMPTY THE BINS AT THE LOG WASHER.

February 20, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck by falling object

MIQUEL WAS CLEANING OUT FEEDER TAIL PULLEY A ROCK FELL FROM ABOVE HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT CHEEK OF HIS FACE. HE WAS TREATED FOR LACERATION (4SUTURES).

December 1, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck by falling object

I.NAME AND ANOTHER EMPL I.NAME WERE UNHOOKING WATER LINE FROM PUMP.THURON WAS JUMPING ON LINE TO GET IT TO BREAK LOOSE.WHEN IT DID THE LINDEE,STEEL COUPLING AND I.NAME FELL ON I.NAME LEFT LEG.IT HAD PULLED LIGAMENT AND MUSCLE AND WAS SLIGHTLY BRUISED.

November 15, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck by falling object

PUTTING SPINDLE BOLT ON AXLE AND END PART OF AXLE FELL OFF AND CUT HAND.LEFT HAND REQ 5 STITCHES AND WAS BRUISED.

April 23, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Stone · Struck against stationary object

OPENING BARREL OF OIL,HAND SLIPPED -PIECE OF METAL CUT LEFT RING FINGER.

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