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273,193
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September 15, 2023 MI · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gale Briggs Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was sitting picking up rocks and said a rock fell on their leg. EE then went on working for the rest of the shift, went to Urgent care following day. They said it was bruised and EE worked all last week. It was still bothering EE so EE went back to hospital and found out it was fractured and is now in a cast.

July 25, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Gale Briggs Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Bee Sting, Miner was allergic to bee sting.

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