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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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October 15, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhinehart Sand & Gravel, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting, abdominal sprain. Did not take work off until 11/15/07. Did not report injury until 11/20/07.

April 30, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhinehart Sand & Gravel, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee missed a nail and struck his finger with a hammer while hammering and nailing, doing repairs on a conveyer belt. Injury required stitches.

April 3, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhinehart Sand & Gravel, Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Employee was dislodging rock from feeder bin and became entrapped by material.

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