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1983–2026
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November 20, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Premier Services Corp · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A FORKLIFT BETWEEN A WAREHOUSE & A RAIL CAR. THE WIND WAS BLOWING & THE EE FELT SOMETHING GO IN HIS EYE.

April 20, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Oglebay Norton Company · Struck by flying object

INJURED AROSE FROM TABLE AFTER EATING HIS LUNCHA ND WHILE WALKING TOWARD DOOR SOEMTHING BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 26, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Premier Services Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE PICKING UP A PALLET, A RATTLESNAKE BIT EE ON HIS LOWER LEFT LEG.

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