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October 25, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator MACHINERY
Chambco Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE WELDER WAS WELDING ON RIVER, INJURED WAS TRAINING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE. FLASH COMING OFF RIVER RESULTED IN HIS EYES BEING BURNT.

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