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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 7, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fidler Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL INSPECTING DIGGER HEAD BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS,BUMPED LEFT LEG ON DIGGER MOTOR ON DREDGE

June 12, 1986 IN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
Fidler Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CH9CKING THE SAND SCREW MOTOR TO SEE WHY IT WAS OVERHEATING, AND IN FEELING THE MOTOR GOT HIS FINGER IN A GREASE ZERT HOLE. WHICH WAS ALSO WHERE THE BLADE FIN.

December 12, 1984 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Fidler Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING WEEDS FROM LOGWASHER WITH A STEEL ROD PADDLES CAUGHT THE ROD AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES HAND

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