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January 21, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Weld County · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BARRING A FROZEN CHUNK OF GRAVEL TO MAKE IT SMALLER TO GET IT OUT OF CONE. HE MADE A STAB AT THE FROZEN CHUNK. THE BAR GLANCED OOFF THE SIDE OF THE CHUNK AND PULLED A LIGAMENT IN THE RIGHT SHO ULDER.

May 25, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Weld County · Struck by flying object

DRIVING BEARING RACE FROM SHAFT WITH HAMMER.WHEEL PULLER OR GEAR PULLER HAD ALREADY BEEN TRIED AND RACE WOULDNT COME OFF,WHILE POUNDING ON RACE WITH HAMMER-CHIPS OF STEEL CAME OFF AND WENT THR OUGH GLOVE AND INTO HIS HAND.

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