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January 19, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crowley Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was tightening a belt to align a motor.

June 12, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Crowley Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS RUNNING LOADER/CAB WHEN STACKER OVERLOADED. THE FOREMAN STARTED SHOVELING IT OFF & ASKED EE TO WALK OVER TO THE MOTOR WHICH WOULD START THE STACKER & TRY TO START THE MACHINE. THE MOTOR IS MOUNTED UNDER THE STACKER. EE STARTED THE MACHINE & A ROCK FELL OFF THE STACKER & HIT HIM ON THE HEAD REQUIRING STITCHES.

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