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1983–2026
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February 25, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Sme Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING ABANDONED RAIL ROAD TRACKS THE TENSION OF THE RAIL WHEN CUT INTO WITH TORCH CAUSED THE RAIL TO SNAP STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN FOOT.

January 28, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Sme Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD CU7 BANDING ON NEW PLATE TO BE PUT IN PLACE AS HE WALKED AWAY BANDING SNAPPED STRIKING HIM.

July 1, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Sme Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING CONVEYOR LOOSE AND FREEING UNIT WHEN THE CONVEYOR TIPPED.

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