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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 21, 1995 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Winn Rock LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SHOVEL *& JACK HAMMER TO CLEAR WHITE ROCK FROM UNDER THE CRUSHER

October 4, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Winn Rock LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOWING OFF CUMMINGS ENGINE WITH AIR COMPRESSOR AND SOME RUSTY METAL FLEW IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 2, 1990 LA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Winn Rock LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE DRIVE A PIN OUT OF A FEEDER CHAIN AND A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF OF THE CHIPPING HAMMER AND HIT HIA ARM.

June 11, 1990 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Winn Rock LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING POWER SAW & OVER EXTENDED BODY & AS FAR AS WE KNOW FROM DR PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

January 15, 1990 LA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Winn Rock LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BACKING SPRING NUTS OFF PAYHAULER WITH AIR WRENCH AND IT BACKED OFF SO FAST MY FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN FLOOR AND WRENCH.

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