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1983–2026
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August 5, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Willard Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS DEVELOPED A HERNIATED DISC. OVER THE YEARS. DR FEEL ITS FROM THE DRILLING. WENT TO DR ON 8-5-94. HAD SURGERY 11-15-94.

October 12, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Willard Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME STUCK HIS FINGER IN A DEEP WELL SOCKET TO GET A NUT OUT HE HIT THE TRIGGER ON IMPACT WRENCH & SCREW NUT ONTO FINGER HAD TO HAVE NUT CUT OFF AT QUARRY & STITCH UP AT THE CLINIC

June 20, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Howard Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

I.NAME WAS CHIPPING SLAG OFF THE TIP OF A HAMMER WHEN THE SLAG FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE

April 9, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager MACHINERY
Howard Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF FAN OF GENERATOR HITTING EMPLOYEE IN EYE

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