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Scoped to Ernest L Snider

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November 5, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Sniders' Aggregate Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING NUTS OFF OFF BELT FASTENERS WITH A WELDING TORCH AND WAS NOT WEARING THE CUSTOMARY EYE PROTECTION AND A PICE OF METAL GOT INTO HIS EYE.

September 3, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY

Sniders' Aggregate Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SET UP T2 START DRILLING WITH AN AIR TRAC DRILL WHEN HE DECIDED TO CLEAN SOME ROCK FROM UNDERNEATH THE STEEL, THE ROCK WAS LOOSENED AND THE STEEL CAME DOWN ON HIS FINGERS.

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