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April 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman POWERED HAULAGE
Westar Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS CLOSING MAIN ENTRANCE GATE AND WAS RETURNING TO HOUSE WHEN HE RAN OFF THE R SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WRECKED HIS MOTOCYCLE HE RECEIVED A HEAD LACERATION SLIGHT FRACTURE TO THE SKULL AND A BROKEN JAW

September 7, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westar Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CARRYING LIME SLURRY OUT OF POND IN FIVE GALLON PAIL WHEN SOME OF SOLUTION SPILLED ON LEG.

June 20, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westar Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PUTTING CAUSTIC SODA BEADS INTO BAG WIND BLEW SOULOTION INTO HIS EYE.

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