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3,112
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1983–2026
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October 30, 1998 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amis/Otac · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WITH A KNIFE WHENTHE KNIFE SLIPPED RESULTING IN LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

June 30, 1998 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Amis/Otac · Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF METAL AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 22, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amis/Otac · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TRUCK AND HIT CHUG HOLE CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN, HITTING RIGHT HAND.

March 21, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amis/Otac · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A ROLLER IN THE IDLER STAND ON CRUSHER BELT & HIT HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER.

January 21, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amis/Otac · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON THE BUMPER OF HIS GREASE TRUCK, WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HIS FOOT HUNG CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE.

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