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1983–2026
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August 26, 1993 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Deweese Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CREW WAS USING A LOADER TO MOVE THE SLUICE PIPE. WHILE LOAD WAS SUSPENDED, IT SWUNG STRIKING WORKER ON THE SIDE OF THE FACE. IMPACT RESULTED IN LACERATION OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE (4 SUTU RES) ABRASIONS, AND TWO CHIPPED TEETH.

July 3, 1990 NE · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Deweese Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF GRAVEL WHEN HOIST PTO PRESSURE WAS LOST AND CAUSED HIM TO BE BOUNCED IN CAB OF TRUCK.

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