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1983–2026
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August 23, 1988 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A COFFING HOIST TO LIFT WHEN THE HOIST HANDLE SLIPPED AND S TRUCK HIM IN THE FOREHEAD

August 4, 1988 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE SPOUT FROM A GLASS OIL BOTTLE WHEN IT BROKE. THE INJURY WAS A CUT ON THE PALM OF THE RIGHT HAND.

October 5, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING GRAVEL-TWISTED AND HURT LOWER BACK.

August 10, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON TRANSMISSION.

July 19, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

TRIPPED WHILE CLIMBING ON PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

August 8, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ames Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

DRIVER CLEANING DOWN BOX ON GRAVEL TGRUCK, SLIPPED AND FELL, INJURING NECK AND BACK.

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