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1983–2026
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August 12, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Choctaw Materials Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HERB WAS WORKING NEAR WELDER AND RECEIVED EYE BURN FROM FLASH OF WELDING MACHINE

February 28, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Choctaw Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

CABLE BROKE ON LOADER BUCKET USING TO RAISE HEATING HOUSING INTO PLACE AT 1536 CRUSHER.CABLE KNOCKED HARD HAT OFF AND BEAM HIT HAND.

January 3, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Choctaw Materials Inc · Flash burns (welding)

BURNED EYES WITH FLASH FROM WELDING MACHINE HE WAS OPERATING.

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