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1983–2026
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February 9, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilpatrick Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINED RIGHT WRIST DUE TO SHOVELING AND USING MUSCLES NOT ACCUSTOMED TO USING.

December 16, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilpatrick Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CHANGING SCREEN ON SCREENING PLANT, EE "BUMPED" HIS TAIL BONE. EE DOES NOT RECALL EXACTLY WHEN, WHERE OR HOW HE BROKE HIS TAIL BONE, IT JUST STARTED HURTING AFTER CHANGING THE SCREENS

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