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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 29, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing steel liners from hopper. A chipping hammer was used as wedge while cutting and got very hot. After completing removal of liner, he sat the hammer down in front of him and began grinding the old welds. He inadvertently knelt on hot hammer while grinding and jumped releasing hold on grinder. Grinding wheel came in contact with left thumb causing small cut.

June 5, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a metal grinder after welding and grinder debris got into his eye. He was wearing safety glasses.

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