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October 18, 1991 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alsea Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS REACHING INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF PICK UP TRUCK TO DISCONNECT A RADIATOR HOSE. HE HEARD A POP AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIB CAGE AREA.

March 11, 1991 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alsea Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHE WAS MOVING ROCK WITH A LONG BAR AND FELT A STRAINING SENSATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF HER BACK.

February 20, 1991 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alsea Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPUN A SOCKET WRENCH IN HIS PALM WHILE WORKING ON AIR HAMMER.

August 19, 1988 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alsea Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE DOING MAINTGENANCE WORK I.NAME LIFTED A 24IN.CRESCENT WRENCH & WRENCHED HIS SHOULDER

January 5, 1988 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Alsea Quarries · Struck by flying object

I NAME WAS WORKING NEAR CRUSHER WHILE IT WAS IN OPERATION WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELW UP AND HIT HIM ABOVE THE LEFT EYE.

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