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1983–2026
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August 28, 1996 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Global Stone James River · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE WHEELBARROW TIRE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT. RT HAND WAS SPRAINED AND BRUISED.

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