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1983–2026
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March 9, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Everest Exploration Inc · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WAS GRIN8ING ON A PIECE OF METAL ATTACHED TO A FORKLIFT HE WAS WEARING SHIELDED SAFETY GLASSES BUT A PIECE OF METAL EVEDENALLY BOUNCED OFF OF ANOTHER PART OF THE FORKLIFT AND ENTERED HI

January 19, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Everest Exploration Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAS UNLOADING TANKER OPF BLEACH HAD ALL OF HIS SAFETY EQUIP ON WHILE HOOKING UP. WHEN HE WAS READY TO START PUMPING HE TOOK THE SAFETY EQUIP PFF. AS HE STARTED TO PUMP THE HOSE BURST & SPRAYE D HIS EYED & BODY WITH SOLUTION. WAS TAKEN TO HOSP & KEPT OVER NIGHT & RELEASED 1-20-85.

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