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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Gerald M Larson

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August 12, 1997 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Larson Limestone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLTING CRUSHER MOTOR DOWN. PUT FINGER IN BOLT HOLE TO SEE IF THE BOLT WAS ALIGNED AND MOTOR SHIFTED. SMASHED FINGER.

April 28, 1997 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Larson Limestone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MOVING EYE BEAMS WITH THE LOADER. WHEN ONE FELL OFF HE WENT TO PUSH THEM BACK ON WHEN HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT AND HE CUT IT.

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