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1983–2026
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July 21, 1995 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Colored Slate Products Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS ASSISTING HIS SUPERVISOR IN PREPARING A BUCKE TLOADER FOR OPEARTION. HE REPORTS A FREAK ACCIDENT OCCURED. THE BATTERY BLEW AND FOREIGN OBJECTS AND MATERIAL FLEW.

July 21, 1995 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Colored Slate Products Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PREPARING TO OPERATE BUCKE LADDER. IN HIS ATTEMPT TO START IT UP, HE REPORTS OR FREAK ACCIDENT OCCURED. THE BATTERY BLEW & FOREIGN MATERIALS FLEW.

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