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March 9, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bandas Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE LOWERING A R-22 EUCLID TIRE TO GROUND LEVEL THE TIRE CAME UNHOOKED FROM THE TIRE HOIST CHAIN HOOK & FELL ON H IM PINNING EMPLOYEE AGAINST TRUCK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF H EAVY WEIGHT (1500 LBS)

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