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August 29, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Independent Salt Company · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS OPERATING THE FRONT LOADER WHEN HE RAN ACROSS A LUMP OF SALT IN THE ROAD THROWING HIM UP IN HIS SEAT INJURYING HIS NECK.

December 10, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CARRYING3BAGS OF 50# SALOT INTO A TRUCK A 50# BAG OF SALT CAME OFF THE CONVEYOR STRIKING HIM THE BACK

September 14, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Independent Salt Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CARRYING3BAGS OF SALT AND TWO BAGS CAME DOWN THE CONV. CLOSE TOGETHER AND SECOND BAG STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB INJURING IT.

July 9, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Independent Salt Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CARRYING 50# BAGS OF SALT WHEN 2 BAGS CAME OFF THE CONVEYOR CLOSE TOGETHER & ONE STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

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