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September 8, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY

North Carolina Phospate Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WASOPERATING BHM EQUIPMENT INSTALLING 2 1/2" CUTTING JET SECTIONS. HE HAD PLACED A HOLDING CLAMP AT THE TOP OF ONE OF THE SECTIONS BUT DID NOT SECURE IT. WHEN THE SECRTION WAS LIFTED THE CLAMP SLID DOWN AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND, INJURING HIS FINGER.

August 8, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

North Carolina Phospate Corp · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTLY STRUCK WELDING ROD ON BACKHOE BUCKET AFTER HE HAD RAISED HIS WELDING HOOD CAUSING WELDING FLASH TO EYES

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