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1983–2026
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March 2, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tucson Rock & Sand Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL FROM AROUND TAIL PULLEY WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK RESULT ING IN LUMBAR STRAIN.

September 17, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tucson Rock & Sand Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SCREEN CLOTH @ WASH PLANT. AS HE WAS PULLING SCREEN INTO POSITION HE CUT HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 13, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tucson Rock & Sand Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING THE MAIN SHAFT AND IMPELLAR FROMM WIEMAN PUMP HOUSING, WHEN HW FELT A MUSCLE PULL AND SORENESS IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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