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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 19, 1985 OR · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

River Bend Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STEPPED BACKWARDS WHILE INSIDE THE SHOP AND CAUGHT MY HEEL ON A BATTERY THAT WAS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND ME ASI WAS FALLING BACK I TURNED TO THE LEFT AND PUT MY LEFT HAND OUT TO CATCH MYSELF AND I N DOING SO PUT TO MUCH STRAIN ON THE WRIST AND IT BROKE

April 4, 1985 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

River Bend Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RUNNING TO SHOP TO GET A HAMMER & TRIPPED & TURNED HIS ANKLE.

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