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1983–2026
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October 16, 1991 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
McNamara Contracting Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING SCREENS TO REPLACE ON SCREEN DECK. HE LIFTED AND THEN TWISTED BACK IN ONE MOTION THUS INJURING HIS BACK.

June 20, 1990 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
McNamara Contracting Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE A JARRED ROCK FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PIONEER CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE HAD ENTERED THE JAW COMPARTMENT AREA WITHOUT HAVING THE DOOR TO THE JAW AREA RESTRAINED. DOOR FELL SHUT HITTING EMPLOYEE ACROSS HIS BACK WHILE HE WAS IN THE BENT OVER POSITION.

April 20, 1990 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McNamara Contracting Inc · Struck against stationary object

INDIVIDUAL WAS REPAIRING ON A CONVEYOR. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF NUT. HAND STRUCK STATIONARY PART OF CONVEYOR.

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