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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 5, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Alhambra Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING PRECIP CAN TO LOAD INTO RETORT FURNACE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN UPPER RIGHT BACK WENT TO DR WHO SAID HE HAD AGGRAVATED UPPER RIGHT BACK MUSCLE.

March 7, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Alhambra Mines Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

TRANSFERING SOLUTION FROM ONE BOTTLE TO TEST TUBE SOLUTION ON HAND RUBBED HIS R EYE IRRIT TO EYE

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