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1983–2026
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June 11, 1990 KS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vic'S Sand & Gravel Company · Fall down stairs

HE WAS CHECKING THE SCREEN ON THE TIPPLE BOUTS WERE WET. SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN THE STEPS. BACK AND ARMS WERE BADLY BRUISED.

April 11, 1990 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Vic'S Sand & Gravel Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

I,NAME WAS PUMPING SAND AND THE CLUTCH DISINTEGRATED.

July 15, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Vic'S Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING ON HIS PERSONAL TIRE AND WAS MOUNTING THE TIRE ON A RIM AND THE TIRE EXPLODED.

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