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1983–2026
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March 23, 1983 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
B L Anderson Inc · Struck by powered moving object

CHANGING HAMMERS IN HAMMERMILL STANDING ON TOP OF SECONDARY PLANT USING LINK BELT SHOVEL BUCKET TO HELP.BUCKET SLIPPED 6-8 \\ STRIKING EMPL ON TOP OF HARD HAT.CAUSED EMPL TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL,RECEIVED 12 STITCHES.

February 23, 1983 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
B L Anderson Inc · Struck by flying object

MR LYONS WAS STANDING AND WATCHING ANOTHER WORKER GRINDING SOME STEEL HE GOT A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL IN HIS LEFT EYE HE WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WAS IN VIOLATION OF COMPANY POLICY

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