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1983–2026
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January 28, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck by flying object

GRINDING - METAL FLEW INTO EYE & STRUCK.

October 2, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS BACKING UP A D9N DOZER AND HIT A 631E SCRAPER, BUMPED HEAD ON TOP OF CAB.

June 3, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING METAL PLATE WITH A WELDER TORCH SPARK WENT THROUGH COVERALL AND DOWN/INSIDE TOP OF SHOE.

November 18, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Flash burns (welding)

ASSISTING WELDER WHEN HE RECEIVED A FLASH BURN TO BOTH EYES.

April 4, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

USING CUTTING TORCH PIECE OF SLAG FELL ON WELDER BATTERY BLEW BATTERY APART ACID IN EYES & RT EAR SOUND DISTANT

November 6, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Southern Nevada Paving · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING -FLASH BOTH EYES.

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