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1983–2026
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December 9, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patterson Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LIFTING TIRES IN SHOP. STRAINED BACK.

December 9, 1993 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patterson Excavating Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON BOLTS ON AIR TRACK LOADER.

March 21, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patterson Excavating Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SPLASHED CLEANING FLUID PAINT THINNER INTO EYES WHILE CLEANING PAIN BRUSH IRRITATION AND REDNESS IN BOTH EYES

August 17, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patterson Excavating Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER TO PICK UP ROCK AND INJURED BACK ROCK HAD FALLEN FROM TRUCK WHILE DRIVING

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