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1983–2026
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December 30, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jackson County Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS LOSSENING A CUTTERHEAD TOOTH BY TAPPING IT WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF THE TOOTH BROKE OFF & STUCK IN THE LEFT THUMB.

August 12, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jackson County Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LACERATION TO RIGHT FOREARM. EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAND WINCH RAISING A PUMP SHELL. THE WINCH HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

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