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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Alton B Hamm

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January 31, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Harston Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL DIDNT REPORT PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK AS WORK RELATED UNTIL 3-10-88 WHEN HE REPORTED EITHER OPERATING LOADER OR BACKHOE HAD AGGRAVATED BACK CONDITION.HAS BEEN PAID SICK PAY WHILE OFF UNTIL T HIS DATE.

June 20, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Harston Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

PUMP SUCKED AIR3AND CREATED STEAM WHEN IT BLOW HOSE OFF AND BURNED THE EMPLOYEE WITH HOT WATER AND THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 2 DEGREE BURNS ON HIS BACK.

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