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December 9, 1985 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY

Federal Ore & Chemicals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TH9OWING 50# BAGS OF BENTONITE OFF THE THREE SPOUT PACKER WHEN HE REACHED FOR A BAG HE CAUGHT HIS RT HAND BETWEEN THE SPRING ROLLER AND BAG SLIDE ROLLERS HE BRUISED HIS RT HAND

August 19, 1985 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY

Federal Ore & Chemicals Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE BAGGING GROUND BENTONITE THE TOP BLEW OUT ON THE BAG AND BENTONITE BLEW UP UNDER EMPLOYEES SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.

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