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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 15, 2000 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pilger Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING REPAIR WORK ON GRAVEL DREDGE USING GRINDER TO SMOOTH A METAL SURFACE. A SMALLPIECE OF METAL IN EMPLOYEES LEFT EYE CAUSING SORENESS AND REDNESS.

February 22, 2000 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pilger Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRILLING HOLES WITH LARGE DRILL IN 1/2" METAL. HE RECEIVED CONTUSIONS ON HIS RIBS FROM PUSHING ON DRILL.

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