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Years on record
1983–2026
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August 3, 1987 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Standard Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HELPING PLANT O1ERATOR ADJUST MOTOR BASE ON SAND SLURRY SCREEN.PLANT OPERATOR USING TORCH TO BURN OUT BOLTS.EMPLOYEE PICKED UP HOT TORCH THE TIP IN BARE HAND.

June 22, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Standard Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON DRAGLINE WHEN A PIECE OF HOT STEEL FELL INTO HIS RIGHT BOOT, CAUSING A 3 DEGREE BURN ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE

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