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2000–2026
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June 2, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Southdown California Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A SANDBLASTER LINE. HAD TURNED OFF AIR SUPPLY, BUT POD WAS STILL UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE OF PLUGGED LINE. PRESSURIZED AIR AND GRAVEL BLEW OUT ONTO EE'S HAND.

March 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Southdown California Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING (WEARING FACE SHIELD & SAFETY GLASSES) FELT DUST IN HIS R EYE

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