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1983–2026
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October 28, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nelson & Sloan · Struck by flying object

CHIPPING ROCK O6T OF GRIZZLIE CHIP OF ROCK FLEW OFF AND HIT WORKER IN LEFT EYE

October 9, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nelson & Sloan · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING LARGE 9OCK FROM HOPPER WITH A ELECTRIC WRENCH. WRENCH BROKE WRENCH WHIPPED SHEARED SAFTEY LOCK ON MOUNTING WRENCH FELL STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF LEFT HAND BROKE TWO SMALL BONES. LL BONES IN BAC5 OF LEFT HAND.

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