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1983–2026
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September 20, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faylor-Middlecreek Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SOUTH SIDE SCREEN, STRETCHING PRYING DOWN ON END OF SCREEN WITH BAR IN ORDER TO HOLD IN PLACE. WHILE COWORKER TIGHTENED END, EMPLOYEE FELT MUSCLE PULL IN RIGHT SIDE OF HIS NECK.

September 19, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faylor-Middlecreek Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CHANGE SCREEN CLOTH IN THE SCREEN. AS HE WAS LIFTING SCREEN TIGHTENING SCREEN INTO PLACE WITH WRENCHES HE STRAINED OR PULLED HIMSELF IN THE GROIN AREA.

October 4, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faylor-Middlecreek Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING TOE HOLES WITH DRILL #1#1-0353 TAKING DRILL STEEL OFF OF MACHINE WITH WRENCH PIPE WRENMCH SLIPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF RIB CABGE

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