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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 1, 1987 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pike Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DRILL HOLES TO PUT UP SHEET METAL ON THE SIDES OF THE PLANT, WHEN A FRAGMENT FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

August 19, 1987 NH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Pike Industries Inc · Struck by powered moving object

I.NAME EMPLOYEE3WAS OPERATING A BACKHOE TO DIG A TRENCH FOR ELECTRICIANS TO LAY OUT PIPING WHEN THE OPERATOR ACCIDENTLY HIT WRONG LEVER & SWUNG THE HOE TOWARD ELECTRICAN & HIT HIM IN THE SHOUL DER 3

April 8, 1987 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pike Industries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING WHEN HE3GOT FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES

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