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1983–2026
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April 22, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Indusmin Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHECKING ECONOFLOC PUMP AS HE HELD HIS FINGER OVER IT ALLOWING IT TO BUILD PRESSURE IT SQUIRTED HITTING THE RIM OF HIS GLASSES & SPLASHING INTO HIS RIGHT EYE

June 23, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Indusmin Inc · Struck by flying object

RUNNING EXOLON.TOOK PLUG OUT OF THE PUMP WATER AND SAND GUSHED OUT OF PUMP ONTO EMPLOYEE-GETTING INTO EYE.

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