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March 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Armor Materials · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was using a cutting torch. EE was wearing safety glasses and a piece of hot metal flew into his eye.

July 12, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Armor Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GREASING THE ROLL CRUSHER & HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE PNEUMATIC GREASE GUN INJECTED GREASE INTO HIS FINGER.

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