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1983–2026
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August 4, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Target Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A 20 POUND TUBE OF PACKAGED EXPLOSIVE FROM A DRILL HOLE, WHEN HE INCURRED A CERVICAL STRAIN.

January 11, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Target Construction Company · Rubbed or abraded

THE WIND WAS BL2WING REAL HARD. THERE WAS ALOT OF DUST IN THE AIR. HE WERE SETTING UP A LIGHT PLANT FOR HIR CREW. WHEN THE LOADERS OPERATOR WAS PUTTING A BUCKET OF MATERIAL IN A TRUCK, THE WIN D CAUGHT IT AND3BLEW IT IN HIS FACE. IT WAS HIS OWN FAULT FOR NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, AND RUBBING HIS EYES.

January 13, 1984 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Roc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE FEEDER ARM WAS STILL ON & I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE DOZER TRACK OFF THE ARM WHEN IT FLIPPED OFF ON TO MY ARM

October 9, 1983 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Roc Inc · Struck by falling object

LEG BRACKETS HAD SUPPORTS WELDED TO THEM AS JERRY WENT TO HOOK UP LIFTING CABLES THE WELD BROKE CAUSING LEG BRACKETS TO FALL ON HIS LEG

January 27, 1983 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Roc Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE SPRAYING BELT DRESSING ONTO BELTS OF CONVEYOR THE DRESSING FLEW BACK INTO EMPLOYEES EYE CAUSING IRRITATION OF THE EYE

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