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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 22, 1985 IA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wendling Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO DRIVE BEARINGS OUT OF A ROLLER & ACCIDENTALLY HIT HIS THUMB THE TIP OF HIS LEFT THUMB WAS LACERATED REQUIRING 5 SUTURES & HE CRUSHED THE BONE

March 19, 1984 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wendling Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A RATCHET AND SOCKET, THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT AND STRUCK HIS HIN

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