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1983–2026
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August 8, 1996 NY · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PULLING UP TORCH AND WELDING LEADS TO BUILD GUARDS, GROIN STRAIN RESULTING IN A HERNIA.

October 31, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING AN OXYGEN TANK (TORCH BOTTLE) FROM THE GROUND TO THE TANK RACK EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK.

December 11, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING STONE FROM TAILGATE, TAILGATE PINCHED LEFT INDEX FINGER.

January 14, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TAKING OUT STARTER FROM CRUSHER INJURED BACK WHILE LIFTING

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