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1983–2026
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January 28, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iec Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GRINDING A PICE OF METAL ON TRACK VICE.THE GRINDER CAUGHT IN EDGE AND JUMPED HITTING INJURED IN THE FACE.

July 29, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iec Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING OF SOME BOLTS UNDERNEATH AN UPFLOW COLUMN DISTRIBATION PLATE-AIR HORN BEING USED FELL OVER ON TOP OF PLATE BLOWING AIR TOWARD THE EMPLOYEE INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM HIM, CAU SING SOMETHING TO BLOW IN HIS EYE.

June 17, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Iec Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SANDPIPER PUMP TO PUMP HCL TO A COLUMN DURING THE PROCESS TEH 2 IN FLEX HOSE THAT WAS BEING USED DEVELOPED A PIN HOLE LEAK ACID SHOT OUT OF THE HOLE STRAIGHT INTO EMPLOYEES EYE

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