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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 9, 2001 CT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chapman Crushing Service Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS RUNNING THE LOADER WHEN A BIG PIECE OF HAMMERED ROCK FELL OUT OF THE BUCKET, HE THEN RAN THE ROCK OVER WITH THE LOADER THE BOUNCING AROUND IN THE CAB THREW HIS BACK OUT.

February 8, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Wayne C Williams-General Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A ROCK THAT FELL OFF THE CONVEYOR WHEN ANOTHER ROCK CAME DOWN BELT AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A SLIGHT CONTUSION.

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