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March 28, 1994 MS · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT HAND BELOW THE THUMB.

May 22, 1992 MS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BEARING IN BALDE MILL-THE BOLTS ON SAHFT CUT HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.

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