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1983–2026
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December 14, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Smith & Aguirre Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A 10 LB ROCK ROLLED OFF CONVEYOR BELT, WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELT. HITTING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING A HARD HAT AT THE TIME.

July 1, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Smith & Aguirre Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND FEED HOPPER. ROCK FELL OF LOADER BUCKET, HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE. SINCE ACCIDENT BACK GUARDS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

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