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1983–2026
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May 1, 1998 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Chemstone Corp · Struck against a moving object

WHEN TWO STONE CARS HAVE BEEN LOADED THEY HAVE TO BE MOVED ON DOWN THE TRACT SO THAT 2 MORE CAN BE MOVED INTO PLACE. IT HAD BEEN THE PRACTICE TO MOVE THE CARS AT ONCE. WE FEEL THAT THIS PRACT ICE PUTS TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON ONE SET OF BRAKES SO A SOP HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO MAKE CERTAIN THERE IS ALWAYS A BRAKEMAN ON EACH CAR.

November 20, 1996 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chemstone Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LIME DUST FROM CALCIMATIC TRANSFER BELT TO 600 TON BIN FELL IN HIS EYE.

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