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1983–2026
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March 30, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Montgomery & Company · Struck by flying object

USING HAMMER AND CHISEL METAL CHIP ENTERED HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX

January 28, 1987 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Montgomery & Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

CUTTING SPLITTI3G AND LOADING FIREWOOD STRAINED BACK MUSCLES

April 22, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Montgomery & Company · Struck against stationary object

FOREMAN WAS DEMOSTRATING DUTIES TO EE WAS MOMENTARILY DISTRACTED OBJECT IN HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH MOVING CONVEYOR BELT & HIT FINGER ON SUPPORT FRAME CAUSING DEEP ABRASION OF INDEX FINGER.

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