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739,488
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3,112
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1983–2026
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November 25, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENIGN A 4" VALVE ON A WATER LINE. THE CAP HOLDING THE STEMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND BLEW OFF UNDER PRESSURE STRIKING. EMPLOYEE IN CHEEK. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION AND FRACTURE OF THE CHEEK BONE.

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