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June 2, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE USING A CUTTING TORCH, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND ACCIDENTLY BURNED BACK OF LEFT HAND WITH TORCH.

June 9, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

SPRAYING OUT RADIATOR ON LOADER WITH HOTSY ZILENE & GREASE & METAL PIECES FLEW INTO EYE RIGHT HE DID HAVE ON SAFETY GLASSES

July 20, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING CONVEYOR WITH SAFETY GLASSES ON WHEN SOME METAL GOT IN HIS EYE. METAL SCRATCHED EYE BALL.

March 14, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

ASSISTING WELDER FLASH BURN TO EYES

April 27, 1987 IN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

STANDING AT END3OF PIPE,PIPE WAS BEING CUT TO INSTALL NEW PIPE.THE PIPE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING KNEE AND GOING ON DOWN LEG SKINED THE MEAT AND SKIN OFF ANKLE,ALSO DISLOCATED ANKLE.

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