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1983–2026
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October 18, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Berkshire Concrete Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

LOOSE CLOTHING GOT CAUGHT AND BECAME WRAPPED AROUND A DRIVE SHAFTS THIS CAUSED THE ARM OF W NAME TO BE TORN PARTIALLY OFF I NAME RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST AND LOST HIS THUMB WHILE PULLING W NAME FREE THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE MEN WERE REPAIRING A BEARING ON ROLLER SCREEN

October 18, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Berkshire Concrete Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

LOOSE CLOTHING GOT CAUGHT AND BECAME WRAPPED AROUND A DRIVE SHAFTS THIS CAUSED THE ARM OF I NAME TO BE TORN PARTIALLY OFF W NAME RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST AND LOST HIS THUMB WHILE PULLING I NAME FREE THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE MEN WERE REPAIRING A BEARING ON ROLLER SCREEN

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