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3,112
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1983–2026
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April 20, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Dixie Limestone Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING WELDS F9OM PIPE WITH CUTTING TORCH WHEN TORCH CAME ACROSS HAND AND BURNED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS FROM KNUCKLE TO JOINT.

March 30, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8LY REPORTED THAT HE REINJURED HIS LEFT RIB CAGE WHILE REMOVING AND REPLACING THE FLY WHEEL ON A TRUCK.

August 11, 1986 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDG9DLY REPORTS HAVING INJURED HIMSELF ON 8-11-86 WHILE LIFTING TIRE OUT OF EUCLID QUARRY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED PULLING MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE

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