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Years on record
1983–2026
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December 26, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cashway Concrete & Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SHOP HOIST TO LIFT THE "HEACHACHE RACK" BACK ONTO THE LOADER. AN EYE BOLT SHEARED, DROPPING THE RACK TO THE FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE LOADER WHEN THE RACK FELL , IT STRUCK HIS LEFT ARCH, FRACTURING HIS MEDICARPAL.

July 7, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Pioneer Sand Company · Struck by flying object

WELDING ON EQUI1MENT AND A CAN CLOSE BY BLEW UP.

April 23, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pioneer Sand Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

TURNED ON PRESS6RE WASHER, HOSE BLEW OFF AND SPRAYED CHEST AND KNEE.

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