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September 19, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K2b Constructors Inc · Fall from machine

DUE TO WET CONDITION,I NAME SLIPPED ON LOADER AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

August 19, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K2b Constructors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS ASSISTING A MECHANIC WORKING ON A 355 DOZER REPLACING PINS AND BUSHING SLIP AND FELL WRENCH HIT HIM ON RIGHT FORE HEAD. I.NAME REQUIRED 4 STICHES. DR. ASID TO TAKE ONE DAY OFF.

June 19, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
K2b Constructors Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

BROKEN LEFT ARM DISLOCATED LEFT SHOULDER CUTS AND BRUISES - PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INVESTIGATION REPORT

April 18, 1985 NM · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
K2b Constructors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS OPERATING AIR TRACK DRILL WHEN THE HAMMER TRAVEL CHAIN BROKE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RT HAND DISLOCATING RT THUMB

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