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January 17, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

W J Menefee Construction Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GRINDING EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON CASE BACKHOE,EMPLOYEE GOT METAL IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

November 11, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY

W J Menefee Construction Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRILL 8TEEL FELL OUT OF HANGER ON DRILL & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ARM EMPLOYEE HAD TISSUE DAMAGE & BONE BRUISE ABOVE ELBOW ON RIGHT ARM

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