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1983–2026
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January 23, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Superlite Builders Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE REMOVING ROCK LODGED BETWEEN BOTTOM OF HOPPER AND CONVEYOR BELT ONE ROCK DISLODGED STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH BREAKING THREE UPPER FRONT TEETH

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