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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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April 13, 2008 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larry Grayson & Son Trucking LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The tail line got stuck. While trying to pry it loose, it came back on him breaking his leg.

November 14, 2006 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Larry Grayson & Son Trucking LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was working on the in hull pump tightning up the belts on which he pulled his shoulder. He said he had hurt it about a year ago in which he didn't miss any work.

February 25, 2006 LA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larry Grayson & Son Trucking LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Sandy terrace and he stepped over pipe to hook chain and got off balance and twisted knee.

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