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1983–2026
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June 12, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nerco Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

REPARING FRONT END LOADER AND DRAINED OIL IN DRAIN CAN PULLED THE CAN OUT FROM UNDER LOADER AND TWISTED BACK

February 10, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nerco Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

WELDER WASHING OUT 55 GAL DRUM IN PREPARATION FOR CUTTING AND DIRT. REMOVED GLOVES CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE ON TOP ROLL.

November 21, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nerco Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE SHOVELING3MUD FROM AROUND OLD TOILET IN FILT ER TRAILER LID OFF TOILET TANK FELL OFF TANK ONTO RIGHT HAND CAUSING A 3/4IN LACERATION ACROSS FIRST (PROXIMAL) KNUCKLE ON RIGHT HAND RING F INGER 3

January 30, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nerco Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING INSULATED 16\X8\ PANELS USED FOR DEFROSTING FROZEN GROUND BEFORE BACKFILLING AND MOVING JUMPING JACK TAMPER. LIFTING OBJECTS CAUSED LOWER BACK PAIN.

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