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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 21, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Rock Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EE WAS USING A 5' STEEL PRYBAR TO CLEAN MUD & DEBRIS TO BREAK LOOSE MUD AND SAND FROM THE BOTTOM OF SHAKER ON CRUSHER, HE HIT HIS ARM ON THE PLATE ON THE SIDE OF THE SHAKER.

August 18, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Rock Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELTING WITH A RAZOR KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF OF THE BLETING AND HIT HIS RIGHT THUMB CAUSING A DEEP LACERATON REQUIRING 5 STICHES.

August 23, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Rock Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING THE SCREEN ON THE CRUSHER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER, HIT FINGER WITH THE SLEDGE HAMMER AGAINST THE SCREEN, CAUSING A LACERATION THAT NEDED SUTURES

August 20, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Rock Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE WITH A RAZOR KNIFE,THE KNIFE SLIPPED LACERATING FIRST FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.

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