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739,207
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3,111
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1983–2026
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April 6, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Springer Building Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLED MATERIAL ON TUNNEL FLOOR BACK ON THE TUNNEL CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS NECK.

May 15, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Springer Building Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WENT UP THE 5ADDER TO C HECK BEARING ON DRYER LADDER SHIFT IN THE SAND & HHE TWISTED HIS KNEE TRYING TO MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE.

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