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739,207
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3,111
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1983–2026
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April 1, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sweetwater Aggregates · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMP WAS WELDING ON 4 FT HIGH SCAFFOLD, FELL TO GROUND.

December 3, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sweetwater Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERFORMING REGULAR DUTIES-SHOVELING-WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN,LEFT SIDE.(DIAG:ABDOMINAL STRAIN -NO LOST TIME.)

July 16, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Sweetwater Aggregates · Struck against stationary object

WHILE ENGAGING THROTTLE ON WELDER,HAND SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK FAN BLADE.

June 29, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sweetwater Aggregates · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PUTTING STEEL PIECES INTO LOADER BUCKET TO TRANSPORT TO SCRAP PILE LIFTING./

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