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September 23, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

J H Shears' Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING A MECHANIC REPLACE BREAKER BAR SHEAR PIN ON CRUSHER WHEN THE ADJUSTING SHIM FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT

June 7, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS

J H Shears' Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A BOAT DOCK WALKWAY. HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT ELBOW IN BETWEEN A WALKWAY PLAND AND ANGLE IRON ON HAND RAILING, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO PINCH A NERVE IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

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