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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 29, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK AROUND A HAUL TRUCK WITH A LIGHT AND EXTENSION CORD. HE WAS PULLING THE CORD, LOOKIGN BACKWARDS, AND WHEN HE TRUNED AROUND TO WALK FORWARD, HE WALKED RIGHT INTO THE HOOD COVER.

October 9, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON 10-12-92, THE EMPLOYEE INFORMED SUPERINTENDENT THAT ON 10-9-92, WHILE CARRYING A 6" SUCTION PIPE FOR THE PUMP STATION THAT WAS BEING SET UP, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WENT TO HIS CHIRO PRACTOR OVER THE WEEKEND AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STRAIN TO HIS UPPER BACK AND WAS RELEASED FOR DUTY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

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