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1983–2026
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September 13, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
East Bay Excavating Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND HIT EMPLOYEE JUST BELOW SHOULDER BLADES. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO STAY CLEAR OF THIS AREA DURING PRODUCTION HOURS. SLIGHT REDNESS TO BRUISED AREA OF BA CK, BUT NO LACERATION. DOCTOR'S REPORT VERIFIES CONTUSION.

November 16, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
East Bay Excavating Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SCRAPER IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND RAN INTO BANK OF HARVESTING AREA.SEAT BELT SLIPPED UNATTACHED AND ALLOWED DRIVER TO GET TOSSED AROUND THE CAB.

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