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June 26, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Bradley Stone & Sand · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PATCHING A TIRE WHEN THE PLUG BLEW OUT AND GLUE WAS SPRAYED IN HIS EYE. EE S EYE WAS CLEANED WITH EYE WASH AND WAS TAKEN TO A PHYSICIAN. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY WITH NO LOST TIME.

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