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1983–2026
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April 8, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
G R Damron Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHANGING TEETH ON A 988B FRONT END LOADER, WHEN HE STRUCK THE TIP OF THE TOOTH AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT CHEEK.

February 29, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
G R Damron Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING BEARING ON MUD PUMP. HIT LEFT FOREARM WITH SHOP HAMMER.

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