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1983–2026
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March 1, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Three Rivers Rock Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS BRAZING A SMALL METAL OIL LINE ON 3-1-85, HE DISCONNECTED BOTH ENDS AND STARTED BRAZING THE LINE. OIL MUST HAVE BEEN TRAPPED IN THE LINE IN A BEND, THE HEAT CAUSED THE OIL TO BLOW OUT ONEEND OF THE LINE HITTING HIM IN THE FACE. A REPORT WAS MADE AND HE WAS GIVEN FIRST AID FRR THE MINOR BURN. HE REPORTED THAT HIS LIP WAS INFECTED AND WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR, FIRST DAY OF

January 19, 1983 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Three Rivers Rock Company · Flash burns (welding)

STANDING WHILE WELDERS MADE REPAIRS ON HIS DRILL,ACCIDENTALLY LOOKED AT WELDING FLASH.

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