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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 14, 2019 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to pick up on the tongue of a light plant after being told multiple times not to. When employee insisted on picking up employee felt something pop in employee's back.

September 15, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up a grease hose to move it out of the way. When employee picked up the hose it busted in employee's hand causing a cut/puncture and grease to get under the skin of the hand.

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