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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 2, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Hudson Bros Mining Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

1 EMPL USING WELDER,2 MORE AT LOCATION NOT WATCHING WELDER OPERATE EQUIP.FLASH FROM SIDE OF BUILDING CAUSED EYE BURNS-IRRITATION.

February 2, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hudson Bros Mining Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

ONE EMPLOYEE WAS USING WELDER TWO MORE WERE AT LOCATION NOT WATCHING WELDER OPERATE EQUIPMENT FLASH FROM SIDE OF BLDG CAUSED EYE BURNS / IRRITATION

February 27, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Hudson Bros Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object

THEY WERE CUTTING A BOLT OFF A DRAGLINE HE WAS STANDING AWAY FAR ENOUGH HE THOUGHT BUT A PIECE OF HOT SLAG POPPED AND FLEW AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE

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