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November 4, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

M E Ruby Jr Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING UNDER CRUSHER, BENDING OVER, A BLOT CAME OFF WING ON SIDE OF CRUSHER, THE WIND MOVED & SOME ROCK CAME OUT & HIT HIM ON THE HEAD BELOW HIS HARD HAT.

September 5, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY

M E Ruby Jr Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS WELDING ON END OF IDLER ONE OF THE SPARKS BURNED HIS EAR.

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