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1983–2026
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August 16, 1991 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pearl Sands Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS HELPING TO FILL BULK BAGS. FORKLIFT OPERATOR PICKED UP BAG & EMPL THOUGHT HE WAS READY TO UNHOOK STRAPS WHEN FORKLIFT OPERATOR SAT BAG DOWN FINGERS.

April 16, 1991 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Pearl Sands Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKING ON MOTOR, GRABBED BELTS PULLED HAND THROUGH THE PULLEY CUT HIS FINGERS

March 18, 1991 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Pearl Sands Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING FRONT END LOADER ACROSS RUTTS, LOADER BOUNCED CAUSING BACK PAIN.

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