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Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 17, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Coastal Sand Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOPYEE WAS CHIPPING AND WEDING METAL. FOREIGNMATTER FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

August 29, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Coastal Sand Inc · Struck against stationary object

HH WAS LOOSENING A BOLT ON THE DREDGE WATER PUMP. THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIS HAND TO STRIKE A CLAMP WHICH LACERATED HIS FINGER.

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