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December 9, 1994 LA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thomas Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON A MOUND OF DIRT TALKING WITH ANOTHER EE, WHO WAS ON THE DREDGE ON THE WATER, WHEN TAHE DIRT HE WAS STANDING ON SHIFTED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS BACKSIDE.

June 28, 1991 LA · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator MACHINERY
Thomas Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN THE PIN WAS UNHOOKED THE NATURAL TWIST IN THE CAUSED THE HOIST ROPE SOCKET TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND STRIKE EE IN LEFT CHEEK AREA.

January 12, 1988 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Thomas Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

STANDING 3 FT F9OM PERSON GRINDING AND A PIECE OF WIRE BROKE OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE EYE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

February 17, 1983 LA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SCREWING IMPELLAR BOLT ON THE HUB AND WAS BUMPING THE WRENCH. IT SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT LEG ON THE SHIN. IT DID NOT SWELL OR HURT UNTIL THREE DAYS LATER.

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