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1983–2026
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June 18, 1997 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coit Avenue Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW A STEEL CABLE UP THEBANK BY DREDGE WHEN IT LOOPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD, CUTTING IT OPEN AND REQUIRING STITCHES.

July 1, 1996 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coit Avenue Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REPLACING AN AGGREGATE GRATE OVER A HOPPER WHEN THE GRATE SCRAPPED THE BACK OF HIS HAND WHILE REMOVING A 2X6 THAT WAS TEMPORARILY HOLDING THE GRATE OFF ITS SEAT ON THE HOPPER.

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