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1983–2026
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March 28, 1988 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · OTHER
Chevron Chemical Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A 24" PIPE IN THE BRIDGING OF THE THICKENER. THE EMPLOYYEE CUT A SUPPORT BRACE TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE "T". WHEN THE SUPPORT WAS CUT, THE BRIDGE COLLAPSED PINNING THE EMPL OYEE BETWEEN THE BRIDGE FRAMING AND THE 24" "T".

April 12, 1987 UT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Chevron Chemical Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPL CONTACTED 2IGH POWER TRANSMISSION LINE WHILE REPAIRING DISCONNECT SWITCH..WORKING ON 4160 HIGH VOLTAGE POLE.FAILED TO CHECK HIS DISCONNECTS.

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