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3,112
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1983–2026
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April 13, 1995 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Midwest Material Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING AROUND CONVEYOR AND HIS COAT GOT CAUGHT ON THE CONVEYOR.

January 9, 1995 IL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Midwest Material Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON ON A CRANE BOOM. ANGLE IRON FELL ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.INJURY NOT REPORTED TO GENERAL MANAGER UNTIL 1-16-95.

May 27, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Midwest Material Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING PINS OUT OF A BOOM TO ADD AN EXTENSION WHEN THE PIN CAME OUT AND THE BOOM FELL ON THE EMPLOYEE.

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