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3,111
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1983–2026
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August 9, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emrx Corp · Fall onto or against objects

UNLOADING 10" PIPE FROM DECK OF CARRYDECK CRANE.INJ PUSHED PIPE OFF MACHINE STARTED TO STEP BACK,TRIPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL ONTO 5TH WHEEL ATTACHMENT.CAUGHT THE WEIGHT OF BODY ON RIBS-LEFT SID

July 31, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Emrx Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CUTTING PLYWOOD WITH CIRCULAR SAW,SET ON BOARD AFTER COMPLETING CUT.SAW GUARD DIDNT CLOSE AND SAW KICKED BACK FROM BLADE INERTIA CUTTING EMPL LEFT THIGH.SUPERFICIAL CUTS TO FATTY LAYER.

July 25, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Emrx Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HOLDING ONE END OF ANGLE IRON WHILE OTHER END WAS BEING CUT WITH TORCH.AS CUT WAS FINISHED ANGLE IRON DROPPED HITTING RIGHT INDEX FINGER CATCHING IT AGAINST LADDER .REQ 2 STITCHES.

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