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1983–2026
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August 31, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
A & S Construction Co · Struck by flying object

EE WAS MOVING DIRT FROM THE STOCK PILE TO CRUSHER AND IN THE PROCESS HE GOT DIRT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THE NEXT MORNING HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE BY LOOKING DOWN WITHOUT PAIN AND HAZINESS.

November 16, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
A & S Construction Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING MATERIAL OUT OF CONVEYORS WITH WHEELBARROW, THE WHEELBARROW HIT A ROCK AND FELL OVER AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL BACK ON KNEE.

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