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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 7, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Clearlake Lava · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

28655LING ROCKS FROM PATH, HIT FENCE RAILING, CRUSHING THUMB BETWEEN RAILING AND SHOVEL.

June 29, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Clearlake Lava · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS USING PRY BAR WHEN LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN PRY BAR & 2X2 METAL TUBING.

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