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September 2, 1992 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Perritt & Vickers Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER WAS GEETING DOWN FROM HIS LOADER AND LANDED ON A VERY SHARP ROCK.

June 18, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Perritt & Vickers Inc · Contact with heat

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM LUNCH AND STARTED BACK PICKING UP CLAY HALLS FROM GRAVEL PILE. HE HUST COLLASPED AS IF IN A FAINT. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROCK AND SKINNED IT A LITTLE. DOCTOR RUL ED IT HEAT EXHAUSTION.

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