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3,112
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1983–2026
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September 25, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

BACK OF SEAT IN LOADER #AH-24 BROKE WHILE GOING INTO STOCKPILE, THE LOADER JERKED CAUSING I.NAME TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BREAKING.

June 30, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING UNDER OVERSIZE BELT GETTING BOULDER OUT WHEN BOULDER CAME OFF BELT AND HIT PRY BAR THAT HE HAD IN HIS HAND PULLING RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 25, 1986 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL HELPING ME7HANIC WORK ON CRANE.EMPL LOST BALANCE WHILE SQUATTING ON TRACKS OF CRANE AND FELL 2' LANDING ON LEFT ARM.

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