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1983–2026
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October 12, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Line Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING SCREENS ON BOTTOM DECK OF SCREEN. HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING SCREENS INTO PLACE.

September 16, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
County Line Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS DRIVING THE WATER TRUCK. THE TRUCK HIT A POTHOLE SPINNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IT THREW HIS HAND AGAINST THE DOOR BREAKING HIS THUMB.

January 15, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Line Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WORKING ON REPAIRS TO THE CRUSHING PLANT. HE WAS CARRING A 6X6 PIECE OF WOOD. HE SLIPPED OR ICE AND THE PIECE OF WOOD LANDED ON THIS THUMB.

December 27, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
County Line Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS CHARGING A LOADER BATTERY. THE BATTERY EXPLODED CAUSING INJURY TO HIS FACE.

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