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1983–2026
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October 11, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Builders Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE OPERATOR OF THE BOOM TRUCK WAS TURNING THE BOOM TO PICK UP A PIPE.EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A CHAIN AROUND THE PIPE WHEN THE BOOM STOPPED THE HOOK SWNAG HITTING HIM ON HIS LEFT EAR.LEFT EAR BEG AN TO BLEED.

June 24, 1986 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Builders Sand Company · Struck by flying object

DRILLING STEEL 2VERHEAD WITH ELECTRIC DRILL A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW BEHIND GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE.

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