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1983–2026
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April 26, 1994 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND HIS SUPERVISOR WERE LOADING A RADIATOR ON THE BACK OF A PICK UP WHEN THE RADIATOR SLIPPED AND THE FAN SHROUD CAUGHT HIS WRIST AS IT FELL TO THE GROUND.

November 4, 1992 SC · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MANUAL DUTIES AND WAS CHANGING A TROUGHING ROLLER ON A 24" CONVEYOR. HE WAS BENT OVER AND STRADDLING THE CONVEYOR AND TWISTED HIS BACK. WHILE PUTTING THE ROLLER (APPR OX 25LBS) IN PLACE. DIAGNOSED WITH CERVIALGIAL,LUMBALGIA AND FACROILAC SPRAIN STRAIN.

May 28, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD BENT OVER TO PICK UP CONNECTED PVC PIPE (WATER LINE) INJURED HAD SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN

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