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2000–2026
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October 1, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rissler & Mc Murry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling sand at Wash Plant. When he threw the sand that was on the shovel, he pulled/strained his left groin.

September 2, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rissler & Mc Murry Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was involved with setting up crusher for operation. While hanging electrical cords, his body movement while lifting pulled/strained his right hip (Dislocation).

April 9, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rissler & Mc Murry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A HAND SHOVEL TO CLEAR A FEED HOPPER AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK, AGGREVATING A PREVIOUS INJURY.

January 4, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rissler & Mc Murry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKING TO HELP SET UP JAW CRUSHER, POSITIONING LEGS WHEN LEG SWUNG FREE & SMASHED HIS HAND. RIGHT HAND LACERATION BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER REQUIRING MINOR SURGERY TO REPLACE DEAD SK IN AND THERAPY.

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