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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 18, 2022 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Thermocal Minerals of Idaho LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE dropped a piece of trash into a trash can. The item fell onto the cement. EE picked up the trash and was bitten by a snake. The snake was hidden in a small piece of rubber belting. Employees attempted to find the snake without success.

April 7, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Thermocal Minerals of Idaho LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stooped down to pick up hammer.

June 14, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Thermocal Minerals of Idaho LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was working on gate at the entrance of private homestead to keep the cows inside of homestead pasture. Suffered heart attack while working cows.

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