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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 30, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Van Wey Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING ON LOADER BUCKET, WENT TO CHIP SLAG AND IT WENT UNDER HIS EYEGLASSES INTO RIGHT EYE. WENT TO HOSPITAL AND HAD IT REMOVED. RETURNED TO WORK 1 DAY RESTRICTED LIGHT WORK.

December 27, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Van Wey Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WELDING IN THE SHOP ON A LOADED BUCKET WHEN A SPARK WENT DOWN HIS BACK CATCHING HIS SHIRT& SWEAT SHIRT ON FIRE. HE HAD TO PUT IT OUT & UNDRESS THE RESULT WAS BURNS ON LEFT SIDE OF CHEST & 3 LEFT FINGERS. EE WAS NOT WEARING WELDIN COATOR SHIRT

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