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1983–2026
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April 23, 1990 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nemasket Sand & Gravel Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON PUMP PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK AND NECK.

February 20, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nemasket Sand & Gravel Corp · Fall from machine

CLIMBING LON LADDER ON FRONT OF TRAILER SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS ON TRACTOR CHASSIS

September 10, 1988 MA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nemasket Sand & Gravel Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLIMBING OFF CAT LOADER BY FEED HOPPER CAUGHT RIGHT FOOT IN SECOND TO LAST STEP FALLING BACKWARD ON LEFT LEG CAUSING KNEE TO HYPEREXTEND.

June 7, 1988 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nemasket Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck by flying object

GRINDING PIN SUPORT ON LOADER PC.O FMETAL IN EYE EMP WAS WEARING EYE PROTECT.

May 14, 1988 MA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nemasket Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WEARING HARD HAT WALKING UNDER VA6VE BESIDE CLASSIFYING TANK EMP HIT HEAD AGAINST VALVE

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