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July 22, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aztec Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING HAMMER BEND SECTION OF ANGLE BACK IN PLACE INDEX FINGER HIT BY HAMMER

October 2, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aztec Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING WORN TOOTH OFF LOADER BUCKET. HIT TOOTH WITH A HAMMER TO DISLODGE HIS HAMMER HIT THE VERY BACK EDGE OF THE TOOTH WITH THE EDGE OF HIS HAMMER HEAD AND KNOCKED OFF A FRAGMENT OF THE TOOTH WHICH SHOT DOWN. PIECING HIS LEVIS ANDINTO HIS RIGHT THIGH.

May 5, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aztec Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS POUNDING RO7KS OUT OF THE FEEDER HIT ON IT CHIPPED & FLEW & CUT NY WRIST.

April 28, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aztec Materials Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HYDRAULIC HOSE 6ROKE CATCHING LOADER ON FIRE EMPLOYEE USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FLAME CHEMICALS BLEW INTO EMPLOYEES FACE AND EYES.

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