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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 17, 1995 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Silica Of La Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE DREDGE BOAT DOOR CLOSED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT THUMB, CUTTING AND BRUISING IT.

November 2, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Silica of LA Inc. · Struck by flying object

WHILE REPAIRING FRONT END LOADER, PIECE OF METAL FELL INTO LEFT EYE.

September 13, 1983 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Silica of LA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS MAN AND Z MORE WERE LIFTING A 10HP ELECTRIC MOTOR ABOUT ONE FOOT WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS NECK HE DID NOT REPORT THIS TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL THE AFTERNOON OF 091583 HE WAS PAID FOR A FULL DAY

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