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1983–2026
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February 23, 1996 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER WAS SHOVELING UNDER THE TAIL PULLEY OF A CONVEYOR WHEN HIS HAND HIT THE GUARD CAUSING A LACERATION BETWEEN HIS THUMB AND FOREFINGER.

December 27, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE REPLACIGN V-BELTS ON DRIVE FOR WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ATTEMPTED TO TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF DRIVE PULLEY WITH PRY BAR UNDER MTOOR BASE AND DID NOT USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES AND I NJRUED LOWER BACK.

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