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June 19, 1998 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vineland Group Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WAS HASTY AND NOT SHUTTING TROTEL OFF ON 3408 ENGINE ENGINE STARTED AND THREW HIM ALLENMILLER AND BRUISED HIS ARM.

August 8, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vineland Group Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE GETTING OUT OF DUMP TRUCK LOWER BACK GAVE OUT AND HE FELL TO GROUND.

February 15, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vineland Group Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE GETTING OUT OF PICK UP TRUCK, WATCHMAN SLIPPED AND INJURED LEFT SHOULDER.

June 14, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vineland Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING AROUND BUILDING AND TRIPPED OVER HIS OWN FEET.

October 9, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vineland Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING COURSES OF DAY WHILE PR EFORMING NORMAL DUTIES EMPLOYEE PULLED MUSCLE ON HIS BACK

July 12, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vineland Group Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

WHILE OBTAINING SAND SAMPLE,EMPL SUNK DOWN AT BOTTOM OF PILE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

April 19, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vineland Group Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE ADJUSTING FEED DOOR ON HOPPER DOOR CAUGHT EMPL FINGER IN ADJUSTING SLOT CUTTING & BRUISING FINGER.EMPL TREATED AT HOSP EMERG RM NO STITCHES REQ.

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