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1983–2026
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April 25, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lopke Granite Products Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING SKID STEER, EE WAS WORKING AROUND CONVEYOR BELT AT LOWER PLANT AND DROVE UNDER CONVEYOR BELT WHEN A ROCK CAME OFF THE BELT AND FELL ON HIS RT. KNEE CAUSING BRUISING AND A CONTU SION.

August 3, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lopke Granite Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE FRONT END LOADER WAS LOWERING BARRELS OF FLIGHT THE LOAD BEGAN TO SLIP FROM THE BUCKET. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STOP SLIPPAGE OF BARREL OF FLIGHT BY LIFTING BARREL CAUSING HIM TO HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

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