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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Clarence Patterson

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January 31, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Patterson Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

BUSTING ROCK WITH HAMMER AND TWISTED ELBOW CAUSING SLIGHT SPRAIN TO RIGHT ELBOW.

October 12, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Patterson Excavating Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE #1 DROPPED PIECE OF STEEL ON EMPLOYEE #2'S HAND AND INJURED RIGHT RING FINGER IN DOING SO.

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