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2000–2026
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June 21, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams Construction · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driving in ground rod with driver, hand slipped and was caught between driver and ground rod. Laceration at base of left thumb. 4 stitches

October 4, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING LOADER BUCKET WITH 48" BAR, RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED, PULLING GROIN MUSCLE. HE COMPLETED SHIFT ON 10-4-05, WORKED 2 HOURS ON 10-5-05, SAW DOCTOR ON 10-6-05. RESTRICTED UNTIL 10-10-05 SEE DOCTOR AGAIN.

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