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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 29, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Nord Sil-Flo (Nord Perlite) · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS JUST FINISHING TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A GEAR REDUCER. WRENCH SLIPPED AND PRESSURE HE HAD APPLIED CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS FOREHEAD OR RATHER THE TOP OF EYEBROW AND EYELID CAUSING A CUT TO THE LID.

May 19, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Nord Sil-Flo (Nord Perlite) · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO DISLODGE A ROCK OF PERLITE THAT WAS PLUGGING THE JAW CRUSHER WAS HIT WITH A BAR BEING USED A A PRY BAR THAT SLIPPED AND LEFT RING FINGER WAS AND BROKEN.

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