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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Joseph J Wellhouse

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December 21, 1987 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Bonduel Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ON SOM9 METAL AND A PIECE WENT IN LEFT EYE. EYE WATERED ALOT, SO ENDED UP GOING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVING THE PIECE OF METAL TAKEN OUT BY THE DR.

March 23, 1987 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Bonduel Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

GRINDING SOME M9TAL AND A PIECE WENT IN THE R EYE. WENT TO THE DR AND HAD IT TAKEN OUT, COULD RETURN TO WORK THE SAME DAY NO TIME LOST

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