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1983–2026
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July 6, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLIMBED UP ON THE TANKER TO TAKE THE SAMPLE. HE WAS WEARING GLASSES AND A RESPIRATOR, THE MATERIAL WAS HEATED AND GIVING OFF VAPORS. THE VAPORS CAME IN CONTACT WITH HIS EYES CAUSING SEVERE IRR ATATION.

June 16, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

UNLOADING TWO WHEEL RIMS FROM TRUCK AND PINCHED HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

September 26, 1992 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WASHING OFF KILN PLATFORM, REWINDING HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP CUT RIGHT THUMB CAUSING LACERATION ON RIGHT THUMB, REQUIRING 5 STITCHES.

October 27, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

DUST PIPE SEPARATED TRYING TO GET OUT OF WAY OF DUST TURNED & HIT ANOTHER PIPE GLASSES (SAFETY) HAD DUST ON THEM

May 2, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO MOVE PIECE OF METAL, METAL SLIPPED STRIKING LEFT LEG. LEFT LEG HAD LACERATION AND BRUISED.

March 16, 1987 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ANGLE 3RON FELL HITTING RT HAND CUTTING KNUCKLE

October 15, 1985 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING TOP FROM CAN OF WELDING RODS TOP SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT WRIST.

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