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1983–2026
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March 28, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Redland Worth Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMP WAS ATOP SC9EEN AND WAS ABOUT TO FLIP A PIECE OF PLYWOOD THAT WAS COVERED WITH WET LOOSE ROCK MATERIAL AS HE FLIPPED THE PLYWOOD HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN

January 22, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Redland Worth Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJ EMPL HELPING OTHER MEMBERS OF CRUSHING CREW,REMOVE 6\\ ROCK FROM CRUSHER STOPPED DUE TO ELEC PROBLEM.EMPL STANDING ON CATWALK AND AS HE TURNED TO THROW ROCK HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.3-14-85 EMP L STARTED MISSING TIME DUE TO THIS INJ MAY HAVE TO UNDERGO ARTHROSCOPY.

November 21, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Redland Worth Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING CAP FOR 988 CAT LOADER BUCKET TOOTH THE EMPL EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT INGUINAL AREA.TOOTH CAP WEIGHED 28 LB.ON 11-29-84 EMPL OPERATED FOR REPAIR OF LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA.IT WAS DETERMIN ED BY SURGEON THAT THIS INJURY WAS AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING HERNIA THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED PRIOR TO EMPL WITH US.

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