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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 7, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Eastern Magnesia Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE TWO EMPLOYEES USED A MANUEL CHAIN HOIST TO LIFT TUGGER BUT COULDNT LIFT IT HIGH ENOUGH TO CLEAR FLATCAR SO THEY PUSHED ON THE TUGGER TO GET IT ONTO THE CAR AN ELECTRIC HOIST WAS AVAILABLE BUT NOT USED

March 14, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Eastern Magnesia Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON WRENCH TO ADJUST OVERHEATED HOIST BRAKE WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. REINJURY FROM ORIGINAL ACCIDENT 11/14/78. INJURY DETERMINED TO BE WORK RELATED ON 3/24/83.

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