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1983–2026
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November 10, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
San Joaquin Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

HE WAS LOADING PIT TRUCK WIND WAS BLOWING WHEN HE SWUNG AROUND WIND BLEW SAND OFF LOAD THROUGH OPEN DOOR ON MACHINE INTO LEFT EYE.

August 4, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
San Joaquin Sand & Gravel · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE HURT HIS RIGHT ANKLE BUT DID NOT KNOW HOW.

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