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1983–2026
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May 30, 1997 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mankato Kasota Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING QUARRY WAGON DRILL, HAD TO PUSH HARD. WITH BOTH ARMS EXTENDED AND LEANING INTO THE WAGON DRILL, FELT STRAIN IN ABDOMEN. GROUND WAS MUDDY AND UNEVEN.

June 26, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mankato Kasota Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

PULLING THE HEADED DRILL TO OTHER END OF DECK.WAS TOO CLOSE TO EDGE AND FELL OFF AND DRILL FELL ON TOP OF HIM BECAUSE HE PULLED ON DRILL INSTEAD OF LETTING THE DRILL GO.

May 16, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mankato Kasota Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CARRYING A DRILL THAT WAS HOOKED ONTO A FORKLIFT. HE PULLED HARD TO MOVE THE DRILL AND INJURED HIS BACK.

April 20, 1990 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mankato Kasota Stone Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS THROWING HOSE OVER STONE BLOCKS & TWISTED KNEE

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