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1983–2026
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May 9, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING #2 ROCK BELT AREA. HE LIFTED A PARTIALLY FILLE WHEELBARROW WITH ARMS EXTENDED AND FELT A HARD PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 15, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BRICK FROM #3 KILN IN A WHEELBARROW TO DUMP IN CHUTE. HE MUST HAVE PUSH ED TOO HARD WITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 12, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WHEELING BRICKS OUT OF #4 KILN IN A WHEELBARROW. THE WHEELBARROW TIPPED AND HE TRIED TO STOP IT FROM FALLING OVER. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND DOWN BACK OF RIGHT LEG. HE WAS WE ARING A BACKS SUPPORT AT THE TIME. DOCTOR GAVE HIM MEDICATION WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM PERFORMING HIS REGULAR DUTIES.

October 6, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN WHILE PUSHING A WHEEL BARROW. WENT TO COMPANY ABOUT SEEING A DOCTOR ON 1/8/93.

March 4, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE #3 KILN.HE PICKED UP THE HANDLES OF A WHEELBARROW OF BRICK AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.IT DIDN'T BOTHER HIM TOO MUCH UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER WHEN HE WENT TO THE DO CTOR.WE FIRST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE INJURY WHEN A DOCTOR BILL ARRIVED ON 03-16-92.HE DID NOT REPORT IT SOONER.

November 19, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNHOOKING AN ELECTRICAL HOIST FROM A STEEL SHEET AND PLACING IT ONTO A HAND BUGGY FOR TRANSPORT TO THE JOB. THE SHEET SLIPPED OFF THE BUGGY AND PUSHED THE EMPLOYEE AGAINST THE WA LL AND RECEPTACLE BRUISING HIS RIGHT ARM AND LITTLE FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND.

September 18, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PUTTING 55 GALLON DRUM OF ANTI FREEZE ON HAND BUGGY TO TAKE TO OTHER SIDE OF GARAGE. AS HE PULLED BACK ON HAND BUGGY HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 22, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN MOVING AN 2XYGEN/ACTYLENE TORCH ON HAND BUGGY UP INCLINE RMAP FELT CRAMPING IN UPPER LEFT ARM (052287) PAIN PERSISTED & EMPLOYEE SAW DOC.(060187) DOC.SUSPECTING A TORN MUSCLE SENT EMPLOY EE TO ANOTHER D2C.WHO SET UP MUSCLE REPAIR SURGERY (061987)

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