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Years on record
1983–2026
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April 17, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Calcar Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HELPING TO ADJUST ROLL MILL SHOVING COIL IN PLACE WITH PORTAPOWER AND IN DOING SO LOCK KEEPERS BROKE CAUSING LARGE COIL SPRING TO HIT L ARM OF EMPL

October 10, 1988 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cave Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HELPING TO CLEAR LARGE ROCK FROM FEEDER WITH CROW BAR WHEN HE CLAIMS HE HURT HIS BACK. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED TO ME UNTIL 1:40 PM ON 12/1/88. HE HAD SURGERY ON RUPTURED DISC IN LUMBA R REGION OF BACK ON 12/3/88. HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO COME BACK TO WORK IN ABOUT 6 TO 8 WEEKS.

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