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1983–2026
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April 10, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mattoon Sand & Gravel · Struck by falling object

USING LOADER TO3MOVE WORK BARGE.CHAIN BROKE, BARGE DROPPED ON FOOT.

October 31, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mattoon Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

USING LADDER TO CLIMB UP & PUT ANTIFREEZE IN LOADER. 3RD TIME UP LADDER LEGS KICKED OUT AND THREW I.NAME TO CONCRETE APPROX. 5 1/2 FT. FALL INJURING TAILBONE. (5 CRACKS) AND BRUISING BACK.

June 22, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Mattoon Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BATTERY DOWN ON WELDER USED PULLY TO START- ROPE RECOILED CATCHING LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND- STITCHES REQUIRED TO CLOSE OPEN WOUND.

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