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1983–2026
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September 25, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Port Costa Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

ANOTHER EMPLOYE9 WAS PULLING A LIGHT ATTACHED TO A CORD THROUGH THE HATCH AT THE TOP OF THE PELLET SILO.THE CORD DISLODGED A PIECE OF MATERIAL ANS IT FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SILO AND HIT MS. I NAME ON THE H5RD HAT.SHE WAS CLEANING THE PELLET.

July 10, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Port Costa Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CONVEYOR BELT UP TO PELLET SILO.

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