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1983–2026
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October 14, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Gifford-Hill & Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRABBED A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS JUST TRACK WELDED. WELD BROKE AND HE PULLED METAL INTO THE FACE.

June 30, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Gifford-Hill & Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN MASABI HAMMERING ON BOULDER & TWISTED WRIST.

April 30, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by flying object

AT SOME TIME WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING HE GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE.AFTER HIS EYE BOTHERED HIM FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS HE WENT TO DOCTOR.THE FOUND THE MNETAL AND GOT IT OUT.

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