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July 12, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Fine Grind Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WASPUTTING CAP BACK ON AIR FILTER COVER. IT WAS TIGHT SO HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO TAP IT INTO PLACE. HE WAS HOLDING THE COVER WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER WITH T HE HAMMER.

June 25, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Fine Grind Lime Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.NAME TIGHTENING LUG NUTS ON DUMP TRUCK.INSTEAD OF PUSHING DOWN ON HANDLE,PULLED UP.

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