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October 29, 1992 LA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Barber Brothers Contracting Co LLC · Struck by flying object

INSPECTION MOTOR. WHEN MOTOR REACHED APPROX 1600 RPMS THE KEYWAY FELW OFF CRANKSHAFT AND STRUCK INJURED IN EYE. FOREMAN CONTRIBUTED TO HIS INJURY BY FAILING TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN ACCORDA NCE WITH WRITTEN COMPANY POLICY.

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