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1983–2026
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November 30, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westlinc Limited Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELMPLOYEE WAS JOGGING THROUGH THE YARD TO GIVE A MESSAGE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

February 13, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westlinc Limited Partnership · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING MUDDY, RAINY CONDITIONS AND SLIPPED ON A MUDDY SURFACE FALLING ON HIS HAND AND INJURING HIS THUMB.

September 13, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westlinc Limited Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CALLED IN SICK WITH THE FLU ON 09-16-18 LATER REPORTING ON 09-27 THAT HE HAD TRIPPED OVER A SPARE TIRE AT 7:00PM(NOT WORKING HOURS) ON 09-13.HE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE BONEYARD WHERE SPARE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED,TRIPPED OVER THE TIRE,FELL FORWARD AND CAUGHT HIMSELF INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

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