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1983–2026
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September 21, 1987 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS TAKING 8OWN 5 GAL PAILS THAT WERE STACKED 3 PALLETS HIGH. EMP HAND SLIPPED AND THE PALLET OF PAILS FELL INTO EMPLOYEES FACE, RESULTING IN CUTS TO HIS N OSE AND FACE

July 6, 1987 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS HELPING SEV9N OTHERS LIFT MOLD BOARD OUT OF POSITION FOR REPAIRS WAS WEARING BACK BRACE FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK WORKED FROM 10:30 AM TIL 1:50 PM TOLD SUPERVISOR THAT BACK HURT AND WENT HOM E ILIOLUMBAR MU8CLE STRAIN DID NOT STATE THAT BACK PAIN WAS WORK RELATED UNTIL 7-15-87

October 19, 1986 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE SLURRY LINE3HAD PLUGGED.EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING BLIND FLANGE ON CLEAN OUT PORT WHEN CONTAINED PRESSURE FORCED HOT SLURRY TO SPRAY BETWEEN BLIND AND GASKET. SLURRY SPRAYED INTO EMPLOYEE'S CH EMICAL RESISTAN7 GLOVE BEFORE HE COULD MOVED AWAY.

July 30, 1986 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership · Struck by flying object

ABSORBENT CLAY 1RADE 24 BEING LOADED IN PNEUMATIC TRUCK EMPL WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.SOME GOT INTO EMPL EYE AND WAS EMBEDDED.

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