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1983–2026
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October 11, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Searcy Asphalt & Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

STEEL WEDGE BERCAME LODGED BETWEEN JAW CRUSHER & BOULDER ROCK WEDGE DISLODGED FROM JAW SPRINGING INTO THE AIR HITTING EMPLOYEES ARM

August 3, 1985 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Searcy Asphalt & Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WELDING AND HE RAISED WELDING HOOD TO INSPECT WELD. HE WAS USING A CHIPPING HAMMER TO REMOVE WELD SLAG AND A PIECE OF SLAG HIT LEFT EYE.

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