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1983–2026
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July 13, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & C Drilling Inc · Fall from piled material

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING FOREIGN MATERIAL OUT OF SURGE PILE. SLIPPED ON ROCKS IN SURGE PILE AND FELL ON HIS BACK.

May 14, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & C Drilling Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMP WAS REPLACI3G SECO SCREEN ON THE SHAKER. HE WAS REPLACING REAR DOOR TO THE SHAKER AND WAS LEANING ON HIS LEFT KNEE ON AN I BEM. WHILE LIFTING THE DOOR HIS LEFT KNEE DISLOCATED AND HE FELL ONTO THE C5TWALK, AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE

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