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1983–2026
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February 22, 1984 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resources America Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

VICTIM WAS WORKING INSIDE A FROZEN SOLUTION TANK BREAKING UP ICE. VICTIM SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND SOLUTION ENTERED OVER THE TOP OF HIS RUBBER MILL BOTTS. THERE WAS LAYER OF LIME IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK.

December 16, 1983 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resources America Inc · Struck by falling object

SORTING ORE AND DROPPED ROCK ON FINGER.

October 17, 1983 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resources America Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TRIED TO LIFT TOOL BOX WITHOUT WAITING FOR ASSISSTANCE.RESULT-MUSCLE STRAIN.EMPL HASNT MISSED WORK.

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