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May 2, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY

Western Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS USING A3 ELECTRIC GRINDER AND WAS GRINDING ON LOG WASHER TIP WHILE USING THE GRINDER THE EMP GOT METAL PARTICLE IN HIS EYE

March 12, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY

Western Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REPLACI3G BELTS THAT HAD COME OFF DRIVE SHEAVE, ONE BELT WAS TWISTED AND HE WAS TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN IT WHEN HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGT AND PULLED HIS RIGHT HAND INTO SHEAVE

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