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September 9, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Minproc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DRILLING CEMENT3DRILL BIT GOT STUCK WHILE ON AUTOMATIC AND SMASHED FINGER AGAINST CASING

July 1, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY

Minproc · Contact with hot objects or substances

STOPPED WELDING3LIFTED HOOD AND A SHOWER OF SPARKS FROM A BODY GRINDER BEING USED NEARLY HIT LEFT SIDE OF FACE AND LEFT EYE.

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