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1983–2026
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February 6, 1984 IA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger ELECTRICAL
Wendling Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE 1 SET OF BATTERIES BY THE OTHER SET ON THE LOADER. THE CABLE WERE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED CAUSING THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE IN HIS FACE THERE WERE LACERATIONS CONNECTED CAUSING THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE IN HIS FACE. THERE WERE LACERATION IN NOSE & RIGHT EYE. BURNS IN RIGHT EYE AND BROKEN TOOTH.

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