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1983–2026
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February 27, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Markgraf Materials Company · Struck by flying object

SUPERVISOR WAS HAMMERING BREAKER BAR INTO PLACE ON CRUSHER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT KNEE. THE DR. EXAMINED IT AND CLEANED IT OUT. ON MARCH 26, 1996 EMPLOYEE WE NT BACK TO DR. AND DISCOVERED A SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN HIS KNEE AND SCHEDULED HIM FOR SURGERY TO REMOVE IT LATER IN THE DAY.

March 16, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Markgraf Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHISELLING A BEARING OFF TAIL PULLEY SHAFT. THE CHISEL SLIPPED AND HAMMER HIT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BREAKING IT AT FIRST KNUCKLE.

March 9, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Markgraf Materials Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TIGHTENING3CHAIN BINDER ON FLATBED TRUCK AND FELT SOMETHING PULL.

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