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2000–2026
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July 18, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Horn Redi Mix Inc · Struck by falling object

Crushing crew was adjusting the cone spacing and were removing the shims when one of the crew members accidentally moved the pump into the downward position catching the left thumb of the other crew member.

October 20, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Big Horn Redi-Mix Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON A BOBCAT GRINDER BLEW UP IN FACE STRIKING UPPER LIP CAUSING A CUT THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

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