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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 21, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Callender Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was dismounting tire from wheel using a bead breaker ram tool when bolts broke the tool struck EE on right side of head.

July 10, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Callender Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPIN PUT PUG MILL BACK TOGETHER WAS FINE UNTIL WEST HOME THAT NIGHT AND BACK STARTED TO STIFFEN UP. LIFTING DURING DAY AND CAUSED LOWER BACK STRAIN.

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