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3,112
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1983–2026
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December 9, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paul E Blankenship Sand & Gravel · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUNK OF CLAY FROM CONVEYOR. ROCK ROLLED AND HIT HIS FINGER, FRACTURED HIS INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

March 19, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Paul E Blankenship Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

A ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE SHAKER AND HIT INJURED ON SHOULDER.

February 20, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paul E Blankenship Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPED ON CONVEYOR BELT-FOOT TWISTED AND BROKE.

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