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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 16, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
J K Merrill & Sons, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WE WERE REMOVING THE CHEEK PLATES OUT OF THE JAW TO TURN THE DYE IN THE JAW AND ONE OF THE PAD EYES BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE

August 1, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J K Merrill & Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING UNDER THE CONVEYOR ON HIS KNEES. HE TURNED WRONG & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 3, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J K Merrill & Sons Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ACROSS FROST COVERED GROUND IN GRAVEL PIT, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON ROCK AND SLIPPED, FALL-ING ON RIGHT WRIST.

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