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September 22, 1993 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · ELECTRICAL
White River Materials Inc · Contact with electrical current

WHILE REPAIRING A 10HPH ELECTRIC MOTOR AND WIRING IT UP AFTER REPAIR A HOT WIRE WAS PLACED ON GROUND AND EMPLOYEE TOUCHED MOTOR WHILE POWER WAS ON RESULTING IN DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.

September 12, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White River Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER TO FIT BLOW OUT IN PIPE SHARP BACK PAINS

June 28, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White River Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

HAD LID STOOD UP ON PUMP,CLEAN OUT AND LID FELL ON FINGER.

September 5, 1986 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White River Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

TIGHTENING PACK3NG IN PUMP ON INSIDE OF DREDGE - BOLT ON SHAFT OF PUMP CAUGHT PANTS LEG AND JERKED HIS LEGS INTO PUMP

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