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1983–2026
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June 21, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Barrett Asphalt Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS OWN SHIN WITH BACKHOE BUCKET WHILE CLEANING OUT EXCESS DEBRIS FROM PORTABLE SCREENING PLANT.

April 15, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Barrett Asphalt Corp. · Struck against a moving object

MALFUNCTION TO SHOCK ABSORBER OF SEAT IN SURFACE HAULAGE TRUCK CAUSING BACK LIGAMENT AND MUSCLE STRAIN.

April 11, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrett Asphalt Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WINDOW TO CRANE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.

October 19, 1989 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Asphalt Corp. · Fall from ladders

LADDER SLIPE TO SIDE AND HE FELL ON PILE OF ROCKS

October 12, 1989 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Asphalt Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING RUSTY BOLTS FROM MACHINERY & THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOLT (ANGLE IRON). HE CHIPPED THE BONE ON HIS LEFT THUMB.

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