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1983–2026
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September 15, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Adams County Road & Bridge · Struck by flying object

1 SPECK OF ROCK DUST IN EYE

April 29, 1991 ID · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Adams County Road & Bridge · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING BEARING WAS HIT BY HAMMER ON FINGER WHILE DRIVING ON BEARING.

April 23, 1991 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Adams County Road & Bridge · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING PLANKS AND STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED. HURT HIS NECK. CRACKED VERTEBRATE IN NECK.

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