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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 9, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wm D Dawson Inc · Struck by flying object

HAMMERING CRHUSHER HAMMERS METAL FLEW IN UPPER CHEST

July 10, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wm D Dawson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SWINGING 7HE SLEDGE HAMMER IT HIT THE SIDE OF THE CRUSHER AND BOUNCED BACK AND HIT HIS HEAD.

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