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1983–2026
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August 11, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Adirondack Quarry · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUSHING GRAVEL INTO A BIN WITH A HAND SHOVEL SLIPPED AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE CAUSING SPRAIN.

May 18, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Adirondack Quarry · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PLACING WEDGE UNDER STONE SLAB WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP SLAB WITH A CROWBAR THE CROWBAR SLIPPED CAUSING CRUSHING INJURY TO LEFT INDEX FINGER ON TIP OF TINGER

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