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February 13, 1997 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Daviess County Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SHUTTING OFF THE SAND BLASTER EQUIPMENT AND LIFTING OFF HIS FACE GUARD AT THE SAME TIME AND THE HOSE SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND BLASTED SAND IN HIS EYES.

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