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1983–2026
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August 26, 1999 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

FELL OFF TOP STEP OF ENDLOADER HIT GROUND,INJURED RIGHT HIP & BACK

September 5, 1997 MS · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-WHEN EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR INJURY TO HIS RIGHT HAND, SURGERY WAS ALSO PERFORMED FORCARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.SINCE WORKERS COMP APPROVED IT, WE ASSUME IT IS WORK RELATED. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED 09-05-97.

August 4, 1997 MS · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT HAND SLIPPED PAST GUARD INTO FAN. INJURY REQUIRED SUTURES & FOLLOW UP DOCTOR VISITS.

August 25, 1986 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

PULLING ON CHEA7ER PIPE TRYING TO LOOSEN PUMP IMPELLER.PIPE FELL AND CUT LEFT HAND REQ STITCHES.

June 27, 1984 MS · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS HEATING A SMALL PIECE OF PIPE SO HE COULD BEND IT. HE ACCIDENTALLY PICKED IT UP AT THE HOT END. RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON RIGHT HAND.

June 2, 1983 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

CHAIN BROKE ALLOWING PIPE TO HIT CURTIS CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO A PUMP

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