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1983–2026
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April 29, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DISMOUNT3NG FROM END LOADER AFTER WORKING ON IT. FAN SHROUD WHICH HE HAD PLACED ON RADIATOR HAVING SLIPPED OFF & HIT HIM ON TOP OF HEAD.

July 15, 1985 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 50LBS OF EXEXPLOSIVES AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

August 31, 1984 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STEPPED OFF STOOL PUT WEIGHT ON LEFT LEG LEEG GAVE WAY STRUCK LEFT KNEE AGAINST WALL LEFT LEG WAS WEAKENED IN INJURY ON 12-22-82.

November 3, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BUMPED KNEE WHILE IN AWAKWARD LOCATION WORKING ON ENDLOADER.

September 13, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING ROCK AND MOVING IT TO SIDE ,STRAINED GROIN MUSCLE.

July 6, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING 100 LB. BAGS OF SAND ON TO TRUCK AND COMPLAINED OF SORE BACK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.

February 17, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BEARING & SUFFERED A RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA.

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