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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 28, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Annual hearing test results indicated an average change of hearing in the left ear of 13.6 dB.

May 28, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Annual hearing test results indicated an average change of hearing in the left ear of 12.6 dB and a change of 14.3 dB in the right ear.

April 6, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on the mine property after hours cutting wood. He collapsed and died on the mine property. Coroner ruled that he died of natural causes. Coroner determined that he died from massive heart failure from enlarged heart and advanced emphysema.

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