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October 11, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Source · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDER HIT WELDING SLAG AND KICKED BACK STRIKING EMP ON L LEG

March 19, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Source · Fall onto or against objects

MAN SLIPPED WHEN WORKING ON ROOFING AND CUT PALM OF RIGHT HAND.

May 16, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Source · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BROKE HIS 3RD FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WHEN HE HIT IT AGAINST A BOX. HE WAS STEPPING OFF A PLATFORM SACK.

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