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1983–2026
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August 23, 1991 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SHAKER SCREEN WHEN FOOT SLIPPED WHILE WALKING ON MUDDY SCREEN

October 14, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

PUSHING BOAT OFF FROM BANK. STEPPED IN BOAT FELL AND HURT BACK.

June 4, 1988 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall from machine

PUTTING HIGH LINES UP FROM BOTTOM OF DRAGLINE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

March 27, 1987 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS RE1ACKING A GRAVEL PUMP, AND STARTED TO STEP DOWN AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON KNEES AND FOREHEAD.

June 20, 1984 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WAS WASHING TRASH OUT OF SEPARATOR PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME OVER SIZED GRAVEL BRUISING HIS RIBS AND ARM ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

May 13, 1983 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Materials Inc · Fall down stairs

BACKING DOWN STAIRWAY & WAS NOT HOLDING ON TO HANDRAILS. HE FELL, TWISTING HISLT. ANKLE & BRUISED HIS RT. SHIN.

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