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1983–2026
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March 9, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
El Paso Sand Products Inc · Struck by falling object

WIND WAS BLOWING HARD 3 TOOL BOX LID FELL ON HAND.

June 2, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
El Paso Sand Products Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM AIR RELIEF VALVE EVERYDAY. THIS EMPLOYEE FELT HIS RIGHT EAR INFECTION WAS DUE TO THE DAY HE WALKED BY THIS VALVE AND GOT AIR INSIDE THE EAR. THE PHYSICIAN DETERMINED THIS TO BE A VIRAL INFECTION, IN NO WAY RELATED TO HIS JOB

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