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December 8, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE REPLACING LOADER BUCKET TOOTH, EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TOOTH BACK INTO SHANK WITH A HAMMER, PIECE OF TOOTH BROKE OFF AND LODGED IN RIGHT UPPER CHEST.

June 30, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING @#3 LEACH DUMP & STEPPED ON THE DRISCO PIPE & SLIPPED LANDING ON HIS BACK.

April 10, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL CLIMBED DOWN STAIRS OF LOADER.SLIPPED OFF 2ND TOP STAIR AND FELL TO GROUND. LANDED WITH LEFT ARM THROWN BACK AND LANDED ON HAND TURNED BACKWARD.

November 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO BREAL LOOSE A ROCK FEOM A FEDDER BIN AND 50' WHEEL CONVEYOR.

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