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August 16, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Basic Rock & Sand · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING FRONT END LOADER-PUTTING MATERIAL IN HOPPER BOUNCING OF LOADER PINCHED A NERVE IN BACK.

August 29, 1986 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Basic Rock & Sand · Struck against a moving object

THIS CLAIM IS B9ING CONTESTED WITH 5115. HE WRECKED A LOADER AND WAS FIRED. OUR NEXT HEARING IS 1-7-86. 5115 IS CARING FOR EMPLOYEE UNTIL CLAIM APPEAL IS SETTLED. HE LISTED IT ON THE QUARTERLY REPORT AND WILL3FILE AN AMENDENT IF OUR APPEAL IS UPHELD. WE CONTEND THE LOST NO TIME. WE FIRED HIM.

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