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2000–2026
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July 18, 2005 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Balf Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

stemming holes & attempting to pull pipes, went to bend over and felt pain in low back

November 23, 2004 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Balf Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rag employee was holding got caught on drill bit used to clean shavings, amputated top of right middle finger.

August 3, 2004 CT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Balf Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

was turning with shovel in hand when felt pain in Rt side

April 5, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Balf Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE FRONT OF TRK WAS OFF THE GROUND (USE OF OVERHEAD CRANE) THE HOOK HOLDING IT SLIPPED & THE PU DROPPED 2 FT STRIKING EE'S KNEE

April 3, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Balf Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING SCREEN ONTO DECK FOOT WENT THRU OPENING BETWEEN ELECTRIC MOTOR & CATWALK CAUSINGHIM TO FALL Y

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