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May 21, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Basic Refractories · Unclassified, insufficient data

PAIN IN R KNEE LIMPING

January 12, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basic Refractories · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 CONDUCTING REGULAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENCCE IN THE MILL AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL HE BRUSIED AND ABRASED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 28, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Basic Refractories · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING AN EMPTY OIL DRUM CAUSING MINOR PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK

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