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1983–2026
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July 21, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Medure Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING AND SCREENS, AND TIGHTENING BOLTS, WRIST POPPED.

August 21, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Medure Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING ROOF ON CONTROL TOWER. EMP WAS HAMMERING A BOARD INTO PLACE AND ENDED UP SMASHING HIS LEFT THUMB.

May 8, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Medure Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON DEISTER SHAKER, THERE WAS A SHORT. WHEN SLICING A WIRE WITH A KNIFE IT CAME UP AND SLICED HIS FACE. INJURY RESULTED IN 3 STITCHES TO THE CHEEK.

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