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1983–2026
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November 4, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shears Construction L P · Struck by falling object

TAKING BROKEN BOLTS OF HOUSING ON LARGE SHAKER TABLE LUSING HAMMER & CHISEL, HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON, PIEACE OF METAL WENT IN BETWEEN TOP PART OF GLASSES INTO LEFT EYE. TRIED FLUSHING OUT WITH E YE WASH, WOULDN'T COME OUT. TOOK HIS TO HUTCH CLINIC.

May 28, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING SCREENS ON SHAKER TABLE. TOOK 8 FOOT TENSION BAR OFF SCREEN, BENT OVER TO PICK UP BAR AND POPPED HIS BACK OUT.

August 1, 1990 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EMPL WAS GETING SAMPLE OF SAND WITH TEST TUBE PILE OF SAND SHIFTED & HE PULLED TUBE AS FEET MOVED & HE TWISTED BACK.

March 16, 1990 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shears Construction L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING IN WEDGE ON PIN TO CLOSE LID ON DISCHARGE OPENING AND HAMMER SLIPPED OFF SIDE.

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