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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 9, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weber Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

A CUSTOMERS TRUCK STALLED & EE JUMPED OUT OF THE LOADER & RAN UNDER THE CRUSHER TO GET A CHAIN TO PULL THE TRUCK OUT OF THE WAY. HE RAISED UP TOO SOON UNDER THE CRUSHER & HIT HIS HEAD & NECK , KNOCKING HIM FLAT. HE RECEIVED A 3/4" CUT ON THE TOP/BACK OF HIS HEAD.

December 10, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weber Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING AND HIS HARD HAT FELL OFF. BEFORE HE GOT IT BACK ON, HE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD WITH A SMALL ROCK. HE HAD A HEADACHE, TOOK SOME ASPIRIN & RETURNE D TO WORK. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE NEXT MORNING & RETURNED TO WORK.

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