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1983–2026
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September 2, 1985 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Energy Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS PAINTING ON ELEVATED CONVEYOR FROM A BASKET LIFT TRUCK HE FAILED TO USE THE STABLILIZING OUTRIGGERS AND THE TRUCK WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE THE TRUCK TIPPED OVER AS THE BOOM WAS EXTENDED

July 3, 1985 IN · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Energy Supply Inc · Fall from machine

CABLE HOLDING BOOM IN PLACE SO THAT TWO MEN COULD WORK BROKE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BACK UP THE CABLE FAILED TWO MEN WERE DUMPED OUT ONTO THE GROUND & ONE SUSTAINED A CONCUSSIO N & A BROKEN BONE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER

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