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1983–2026
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May 25, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BODILY LIFTING EXTREMELY HEAVY VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT PARTS. RUPTURED HEMORRHOIDS, REQUIRED SURGERY.

November 1, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Struck by falling object

REPAIRING TRACK SON BACKHOE - SHOE WAS DROPPED ON EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

March 18, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LOADING HOPPER CAR WAS MOVING SCREW CONVEYOR FROM ONE HOLE TO MEXT SLIPPED AND LOST BALANCE FELL TO THE GROUND LOST BALANCE CAUSED BY JERKING HANDLE OF COVER BOARD

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