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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 12, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
W W C Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DISLODGING A ROCK FROM A TAIL PULLEY WITH A BAR WHILE THE EQUIPMENT WAS SHUT OFF. AAS THE EE PUSHED ON THE BAR, IT SLIPPED WHEN THE ROCK BROKE FREE. THE EE'S HAND STRUCK THE METAL SCREEN/GUARD, WHICH PUNCTURED HIS HAND. THE EE RECIEVED APPROX 5 STITCHES OR SUTURES.

August 30, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
W W C Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING & THE SHOVEL JAMMED HIM UNDER THIS LEFT ARM

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