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Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 7, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Sanson Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A CRUSHER FEEDER WHEN THE BAR HE WAS USING GOT CAUGHT & HIT HIS LEFT HAND.

September 23, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Sanson Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE MECHANIC HELPER TRYING TO REMOVE A SCREW FROM A CAT (CATERPILLAR) HIT THE SCREW WITH A SLEDGE A PARTICLE OF METAL FLY OUT & INBEDDED ITSELF IN RT SIDE OF HIS CHEST RETURNED TO WORK SOMEDAY MAY HAVE OPERATION TO REMOVE IT

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