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June 10, 1986 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Welp & Mc Carten Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLIMBING DO4N A LADDER ON THE SCREEN PLANT, WHEN TOUCHED THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. NO SERIOUS PROBLEM, X-RAYED AND RETURNED TO WORK.

August 20, 1985 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Welp & Mc Carten Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP HAD FINISHE8 FILLING STOCKPILE TRUCK AND JUMPED OFF CATCHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER ON THE TRUCK BOX WITH HIS RING. IT CUT HIS FINGER AND TORE TENDON

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