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December 3, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

EE WAS REPAIRING THE HOPPER ON A CONVEYOR AND FELL OFF OF THE CONVEYOR.

July 1, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Quality Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANDS WERE HURTING FROM MOVING LEVERS ON CRANE.

August 16, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Quality Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HARD HAT DROPPED,WHILE REACHING FOR IT REACHED UP WITH OTHER HAND TO HOLD ON AND STUCK IT INTO A BELT PULLEY.

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