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Years on record
1983–2026
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February 11, 1997 KS · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shears Construction L P · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TURNING PULLEY TO UNSPOOL CABLE LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WAS SMASHED BETWEEN PULLEY AND FRAME OF CONVEYOR.

May 23, 1996 KS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 9-3-96 WHEN HE WENTTO DR LIFTING AND STACKIGN RAILROAD TIES, HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 25, 1995 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DOING SHOVELING AROUND BELTS & A LOT OF OVERHEADLIFTING. THEN GOT ON LOADER WHICH HAD A BROKEN SPRING IN SEAT WHICH WOULD NOT GIVE WHEN LOADING.

September 22, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING CUTTING TORCH AND WELDER OUT OF LOADER BUCKET.BENT OVER TO PICK UP LEAD CHAIN,STRAINED BACK TWISTED BACK.

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