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April 6, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rosamond Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON THE MILL WITH A WRENCH. BOLT BROKE CAUSING WRENCH TO JERK BACK AND HIT HIM ABOVE THE EYE.

April 3, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosamond Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF THE FRONT END LOADER. HE LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE LADDER AND SLIPPED BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND.

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