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273,193
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2000–2026
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November 5, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Needed to move 50#-3/8" steel plates. Plates adjacent cut the back of the base of right thumb. Required 4 stitches, but was able to return to full duty.

September 9, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After pouring anfo into a drillhole from a 50# bag, EE had trouble standing up. He has had trouble in the past and did not report the incident until 9/22/06.

February 10, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CHECKING FLASHING AT LIME PLANT AND DISTURBED SETTLED DUST. DUST IN EYE CAUSED INFECTION - DIAGNOSIS: LEFT EYE CONJUNCTIVITIS. DELAY IN REPORTING DUE TO DOCTOR'S INVESTIGATION WHETHER INDUSTRIAL.

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