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1983–2026
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June 18, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Missouri Portable Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON A BOULDER IN JAW CRUSHER WITH A 5 FT. PRY BAR. THE BOULDER PINCHED THE BAR, MAKING IT SWING AROUND, STRIKING HIM IN THE JAW.

May 12, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Missouri Portable Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS DRIVING A BEARING RACE FROM WHEEL DRUM WITH A PUNCH AND HAMMER. A CHIP BROKE OFF THE DRIVING FACE OF THE PUNCH, STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT CHEEK, LODGING UNDER THE SKIN. WENT TO EMERGEN CY ROOM FOR REMOVAL. HAD 3 STITCHES AND TETANUS SHOT.

May 10, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Missouri Portable Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT SPRING LOADED HOSE BACK IN PLACE, WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND CAUSING A CUT. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN FILLING POWER STEERING RESEVOIR OF A TRUCK.

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