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1983–2026
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October 30, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Industries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING COME ALONG TO LINE UP BOLT HOLES, EMP. WAS PULLING DEVISE AT WAIST LEVEL WHEN A LOUD BONE CRACKLING CAME FROM HIS BACK.

June 30, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS RELEASING HAMMER BAR IN BASE PLANT HAMMER MILL WHEN BAR WAS RELEASED ROTOR TURNED BACK & PIPE WRENCH SWUNG AROUND & STRUCK EMPL IN LEFT SHIN.

January 22, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SWEEPING WH9N HE WENT TO MVE A PIECE OF METAL.

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