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1983–2026
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July 6, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sierra Ready Mix & Materials · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HIS LEFT ARM AGAINST THE CRUSHER WHILE IN THE ACT OF SHOVELING.

June 16, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sierra Ready Mix & Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING DIRT WHICH HAD ACCUMULATED AROUND THE TAIL PULLEY OF A CONVEYOR WITH A SHOVEL WHEN HE HIT A ROCK WITH THE SHOVEL CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO JAM HIS LEFT WRIST.

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