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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 25, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ UNDER DIRTY3TRUCK WHEN IMPACT WRENCH DISCHARGE BLEW DIRT INTO RIGHT EYE.IRRIRATION BECAME MORE SEVERE OVER NEXT FEW DAYS.

April 16, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY

Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

AIR TRUCK WAS B9ING TRANSPORTED AND AS MAST WAS BEING RAISED IN NEW LOCATION A 14FT PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL FROM TRANSPORT POSITION STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON FOREHEAD AND GLANCING OFF HARD HAT U INTO RIGHT SHOU5DER CAUSING BRUISE AND STRAIN.

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