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1983–2026
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September 4, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sheep Mountain Partners · Struck by falling object

LEANED JACKLEG ON FUEL TANK. CRAWLED UNDER TANK TO PLACE AN EYE PIN. JACKLEG SLID OFF TANK. HIT ME ON THE BACK.

December 8, 1988 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sheep Mountain Partners · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WIRE ROPE CAUGHT ON EDGE OF SCHEAVE BLOCK-EMPLOYEE PULLED CABLE FREE.ROPE CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN ROPE AND SHEAVE BLOCK.

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