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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 25, 1994 VI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING U-7 TIGHTENING A VALVE WITH A WRENCH HANDLE SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON BACK SIDE INJURING LOWER BACK.

January 25, 1993 VI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE OPENING UP A 4' DRAIN VALVE TO DRAIN A LINE, HE REMOVED THE BOLTS AND HIT THE VALVE WHEN HOT CAUSTIC SPASHED ONTO RIGHT ARM AND CHEST.

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