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1983–2026
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December 6, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J Lee Milligan Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TIGHENTING BOLT ON CONVEYOR. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF BOLT CAUSING WRENCH TO WEDGE RIGHT INDEX FINGER TO BE CUT ON CONVEYOR FRAME.

April 16, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J Lee Milligan Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO CAHNGE SHOES IN THE IMPACT CRUSHER AND STRAINED HIS AMUSCLES IN BACK.

November 20, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J Lee Milligan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS USING PRY B5R BAR SLIPPED AND HIT SHIN SWELLING AND BRUISING OF SHIN NO TIME WAS LOST FROM JOB

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