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3,112
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1983–2026
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November 12, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Western Rock Reduction Company · Struck by falling object

WAS SHOVELING BY ROCK CRUSHER AND ROCK FLIPPED OFF THE SCREEN OR THE CONVEYOR. DO NOT KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM. IT FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE BACK OF SHOULDERS AND BACK OF NECK.

October 4, 1988 OR · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
Western Rock Reduction Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK FALLING OFF THE TOP OF THE SCREEN. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE HE WAS GOING INTO THE VAN.

April 25, 1988 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Rock Reduction Company · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS USING A HAND HELD GRINDER TO GRIND WELD FROM PENEL HITCH THE GRINDING DISC BLEW UP AND CUT HIS SHOULDER AND FOREARM

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