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1983–2026
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March 24, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator OTHER
Western Plains Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRYING TO CLOSE SCREEN DOOR, WIND CAUGHT SCREEN DOOR CAUSING EMPL TO LOSE BALANCE & FALL OUT DOOR.

October 29, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Western Plains Materials · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WE5DING ON CONVEYOR AND ANOTHER WORKER WAS CHIPPING RUST OFF OF A STEEL PLATE ABOVE HIM. WIND BLEW SOME RUST CHIPS INTO WELDER'S RIGHT EYE.

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