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Years on record: 2000–2026
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July 17, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Bichler Gravel & Concrete Co · Struck by flying object

WHILE GRINDING ON SPRING BREAK BOLT (TO CHANGE BRAKE CAM) A CHUNK OF STEEL FLEW UP INTO LEFT EYE, CAUSING STEEL TO BE EMBEDDED INTO EYE.

July 29, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY

Bichler Gravel & Concrete Co · Flash burns (welding)

LOKKED AT THE FLASH FROM THE WELDER WHEN ASSISTING. HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON AT THE TIME. EYES FELT LIKE SANDPAPER. WENT TO DOCTOR'S RECEIVED PAIN PILLS PUT LIQUID CREAM INTO EYE.

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