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1983–2026
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August 9, 1993 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-C Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE ADDING WATER TO THE RADIATOR OF A DRILL, THE INJURED BENT-OVER TO PICK UP A 1/2 FULL 5 GALLON BUCKET OF WATER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 10, 1989 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-C Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CONTRACT MECHNIC WAS REMOVING A BRAKE ASSEBMLY WHEN IT SUDDENLY SLIPPED, MASHING HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE ASSEMBLY AND A SUPPORT BRACKET. HE BROKE ONE FINGER AND REQUIRED STITCHES IN THE OTH ER FINGER.

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