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1983–2026
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December 19, 1991 UT · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician OTHER
Chevron Chemical Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOCTOR PRONOUNCED INJURED DECEASED AT 833 HOURS. THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS RULED BY DOCTOR AS A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK.

May 16, 1991 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Chevron Chemical Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A PORTABLE WELDER IN PLACE AT THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE. WHILE UNHOOKING WELDER FROM TRUCK A GUST OF WIND CAME UP AND BLEW FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. ON SECOND TRIP TO THE DR., EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS. 5-20-91.

February 22, 1986 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Chevron Chemical Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING UP FRO4 A PIPE TO GRATING APPROX. 2 1/2 FT AND RIGHT KNEE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.

December 4, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Chevron Chemical Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BLOCKED ARTERIES DUE CHOLESTEROL RESULTING IN HEART ATTACK

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