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1983–2026
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February 17, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laredo Ready Mix Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUNCHING STEEL PIN OUT OF CHAIN WITH BALL PEIN HAMMER AND PUNCH STRIKING WITH HAMMER WHEN FRAGMENT PC OFF PIN STRUCK HIM VERY CLOSE TO HIS EYE

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