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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 15, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arrow Rock Materials · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SCRAPER WITH GREASY HANDS SHE DROPPED A BOLT AND SLIPPED SHE COULD NOT CATCH SELF AND FELL OFF THE EQUIPMENT SHE STUCK HER HEAD ON THE GROUND

June 30, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arrow Rock Materials · Struck by flying object

ANOTHER EMPLOYE9,WAS HAMMERING A PIN AND INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A CHIP OF THE PIN.CHIP ENTERED LEG AND REQUIRED REMOVAL AND STITCHES.

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