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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 10, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams Construction · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EES WERE REMOVING CRIBBING UNDER JAW CRUSHER. CRIBBING IN 4" X 4" X 8'. THE CRIB HUNG UP ON EE, HEPUT HIS HAND ON TOP OF CRIB TO PUSH WHEN THE OPPOSITE END DROPPED, PINCHING HIS LEFT HAND BETW EEN THE CRIB AND THE CRUSHER FRAME, BREAKING TWO METACARPAL BONES.

July 24, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING THE WORK SITE AFTER HIS SHIFT CARRYING HIS LUNCH BOX/ICE CHEST. HE LOST HIS GRIP AND ATTEMPTED TO SET IT DOWN ON A CONVEYOR UNDERCARRIAGE TO HIS LEFT, HE NOTICED A PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE TURNED LEFT TO SET THE ICE CHEST DOWN. HE IS RECEIVING A PHYSICAL THERAPY AND CONTINUING TO WORK. HE IS NOT DOING ANY LIFTING. THERAPY FOR 2-3 WEEKS.

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