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Years on record: 2000–2026
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February 29, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Mc Kinney Crushing Company Inc · Struck by flying object

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS BEING REPLACED ON A CAT 980G LOADER. TIRE SIZE 29.5 X 25. THE INJURED EE WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE TIRE. THE AIR CHUCK POPPED OFF THE VALVE STEM AND WHEN SHE PICKED IT UP TO REPLACE IT THE TIRE EXPLODED.

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