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1983–2026
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December 7, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mfr Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS ASSISTING FLOW OF SOLID WASTE FUEL BY PUSHING MATERIAL WITH A STRAIGHT HOE, WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN IS LOWER BACK.

February 26, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mfr Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING SOLID WASTE FROM THE BACK OF A TRUCK.

October 31, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mfr Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A SCRAPER TO BREAK UP CHUNKS RESTRICTING SOLID FEED TO AUGER, INJURED SUFFERED A REPETITIVE MOTION INJURY TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 29, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mfr Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

34339NG STRINGS KNIFE BOUNCED OFF STRING STRUCK INDEX FINGER OF L HAND

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