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Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 20, 1986 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Reiss Viking Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING 5 PIECE OF METAL WITH A SLAG HAMMER SOMETHING CAME UNDER THE FACE SHIELD INTO THE LEFT EYE

August 27, 1986 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Reiss Viking Corp · Struck by flying object

DRILLING HOLE I3 DEAD LEG FOR TRAILER ALONE EMP SAID HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND STEEL CAME OVER THE TOP OF GLASES

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