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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 10, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
B G Cornelius Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE CROW CLAMP 2N AIR HOSE DISCONNECTED & STRUCK INJURED IN THE RIGHT JAW THE SAFETY WIRE ON THE CLAMP WAS NOT PROPERLY USED

August 2, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
B G Cornelius Construction Company · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS OPERATING A ROCK CRUSHER HE WAS CLEANING CALICHE DUST FROM UNDER THE DISCHARGE CONVEYOR WHEN HIS SHOVEL GOT CAUGHT IN THE BELT THE SHOVEL FLEW UP STRIKING THE INJURED ON HIS CHEST

July 5, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
B G Cornelius Construction Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WORKING ON ROCK CRUSHER AND MASHED HIS FINGER

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