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Years on record: 2000–2026
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Scoped to William M Ruark

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June 3, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Meshoppen Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying a tread, tripped on the forklift forks and fell backwards. The tread fell on his ring finger.

September 27, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Meshoppen Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WALKING ON RAILS OF TRAILER STRAPPING LOAD WHEN HE FELL OFF THE TRAILER LANDING ON THEGROUND.

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