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1983–2026
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July 31, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rogers & Babler · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CLOSING RR3 CAR DOORS WITH PRY BAR EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHICH CONTINUED TO WORSEN AS HE WORKED.

April 25, 1986 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rogers & Babler · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKER TRIED TO3CATCH A FALLING IMPACT WRENCH. WEIGHT OF WRENCH THRUST HIS HAND DOWNWARD SMASHING IT AGAINST NEARBY ANVIL.

October 19, 1985 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rogers & Babler · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS UNLOADING RAILROAD CARS CONTAINING GRAVEL. RAILROAD CAR DOOR WAS SLIGHTLY FROZEN. IN AN ATTEMPT TO FORCE DOOR OPEN, WORKER STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 18, 1985 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rogers & Babler · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS CLOSING R/R CAR DOORS. ONE DOOR POPPED POEN CAUSING THE OPENING BAR TO STIKE WORKER INT HE FACE.

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