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2000–2026
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October 19, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Baldwin Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Applying belt dressing with a spray can. Climbed over guard, placed his hand and arm in guarded area between belt and head pulley. His arm was snagged by the belt causing a laceration to his left shoulder.

June 23, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Baldwin Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Making repairs to tailgate pin on haul truck. Used loader to push tailgate arm and pin into position. While tightening last bolt bucket slipped off arm of tailgate catching left hand between arm and bucket.

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