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October 11, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS GRINDING A 2" SQUARE METAL TUBE AND HIS FINGER CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE GRINDING WHEEL.

June 2, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BARRING PACKED DIRT ON A CONVEYOR ON A SCREENING PLANT AND HE SPRAINDED HIS BACK.

August 16, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator POWERED HAULAGE
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HIS FINGER WAS SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE ROLL BAR OF A MINI LOADER AND THE FRAME OF A CONVEYOR.

May 12, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING SOME CRUSHER PARTS (CHEEK PLATES) INTO A LOADER BUCKET TO TRANSPORT THEM FOR REPAIR.

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