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1983–2026
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September 12, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Pacific Lightweight Products Company · Struck by falling object

WAS HOISTING SCREENS TO TOP TANKS. REACHED OUT TO GRAB SCREENS. CABLE CAME OFF, SNAPPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN FACE AND CHIPPED HIS TOOTH.

March 22, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pacific Lightweight Products Company · Struck against stationary object

WAS JACK HAMMERING OUT HAMMERMILL. HE WAS KNEELING ON CATWALKS AND BRUISED KNEE. WAS INFORMED OF INJURY ON APRIL 11, 1995.

May 19, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pacific Lightweight Products Company · Flash burns (welding)

WAS WELDING ON CROSS TUNNEL TO OPEN IT UP TO PULL THE SYNTRON OUT.

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