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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 28, 2015 NE · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beatrice Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In work boat tied off to the dredge, pulling on 3/4" ratchet wrench to tighten 7/8" diameter bolt. On 9/30/15 went to clinic because of low back pain.

July 1, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Overland Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pumping on jackhandle when the jack kicked out & metal stand hit him in the head.

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