EE WAS USING A PRYBAR/TAMPER TO REMOVE ROCKS FROM PLUGGED "TUNNEL TRAP". FELT A STRAIN IN HIS NECK AND BACK WHICH PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED.
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July 12, 1999
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
October 2, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL USING SPUD BAR DISLODGING LARGE ROCK FROM A TRAP WHEN FELT SNAP IN BACK.
July 11, 1988
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
TIGHTENING SCREEN BOLT,WRENCH SLIPPED OFF NUT AMND EMPL FELL BACKWARDS BETWEEN CATWALK GUARDRAIL ONTO ROCK PILE.
May 20, 1983
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TAKING OFF A BELT WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIMSELF IN THE EYE
April 22, 1983
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BACK FILLING CURB GOT DIRT IN HIS EYES
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