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1983–2026
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December 21, 1995 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Virginia Solite · Struck by falling object

HE WAS STANDING ON THE CAT WALK - A ROCK FELL FROM THE SCREEN & HIT HIS HAND - MASHING HIS PINKYFINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND.

May 11, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Virginia Solite · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS CUTTING PIECE OF METAL AND PUT HIS ARM DOWN AND HIT THE METAL. A PIECE OF THE METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT FOREARM.

May 22, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Virginia Solite · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING ON #1 KILN AND BURNT EYES.

March 6, 1987 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Virginia Solite · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING CONVE2OR SYSTEM WHEN SOMETHING GOT INTO LEFT EYE.

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