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1983–2026
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August 11, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Moulton Limestone Company · Struck against stationary object

HANDLE WAS STUCK.EMPL PUSHED IT IN A 2ND TIME.IT GAVE AND WENT TOO FAR IN FINGER WAS CUT ON PIECE OF STEEL.

January 18, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Moulton Limestone Company · Struck by falling object

SHOVEL OPERATOR WAS CLEANING OUT FROM UNDER IMPACTOR AND KNOCKED A 2 X 4 DOWN THAT HIT HIS WRIST THERBY FRACTURING IT

April 22, 1986 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Moulton Limestone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE TRIED 7O LIFT ROCK THAT WASS TOO LARGE

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