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1983–2026
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December 6, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ALONG WITH 2 CO-WORKERS LIFTING A DRIVE SHEAVE ON THE 3/4" GRAVEL PLANT CRUSHER. HE BACKED UP TO THE SHAFT, BUT THERE WAS NO HARD IMPACT. (FIRST AID CASE) 12-19-89 EMPLOYE E WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR.

May 6, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE OIL BARREL WHEN HE TRIED TO STAND THE BARREL UP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

January 20, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REMOVIN1 A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON FROM THE CRUSHER BELT HOOD WHEN HE HURT HIS RT HAND

November 12, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PI7KING UP A PIECE OF METAL IN WHICH HE RECEIVED A 3 1/2 CM LINEAR LACERATION TO RT 3RD FINGER

September 15, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING ON SECO SAND SCREEN PAN WHEN BACK STEEL PLATE DOOR FELL ON HIS RT KNEE

August 9, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING FELLOW EMPLOYEE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A CABLE TO HIS LEFT WRIST AND SHOULDER

March 17, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING TO CLOSE LID ON STEADMAN LID GOT AWAY STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF ARCH OFLEFT FOOT AND BRUISED RT LEG

September 13, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Industries · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING THE CRUSHER OIPERATOR AT CRUSHER TO LOOSEN ROCKS. A ROCK FLEW FROM THE CRUSHER AND HIT I.NAME ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS EYE. ROCK BROKE THRU SAFETY GLASSES.

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