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April 13, 1999 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER

Shears Construction L P · Struck by falling object

WIND GUSTING UP TO 50 MPH. PARTICLE OF DUST GOT IN EYE OF EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

March 13, 1989 KS · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER

Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING PIPE LINE TOGETHER ON FLOATER WIND BLEW ON PIPE & EMPLOYEE TRIED TO HOLD IT TOGETHER & STRAINED TORE STOMACH MUSCLES

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