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April 30, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Binger Quarry · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING TO DISAMBLE AHYDRAULIC HOIS TWHICH HA DBEEN REMOVED FROM TRUCK WHEN A CHAIN HOOK SLIPPED OUT OF RING ALLOWING THE CYLINDER TO FALL OVER ON HIS FOOT. THE CYLINDER WAS ON G ROUND AND FELL OVER.

August 12, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Binger Quarry · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO BREAK UP A ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE APPRENTLY WENT OUT OF JOINT. HE WAS STANDING ON LEVEL SURFACE.

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