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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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October 9, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Smith Contracting Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Taking a quick connect off grease barrel; had to pull down on it; felt back pop and told oiler who was on the other side of service truck

July 23, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Smith Contracting Co LLC · Struck against a moving object

Boom on loader freefell while operator hoisting loaded bucket to load haul truck; Operator jarred from impact of bucket hitting floor of pit.

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