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January 10, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dsh Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

LOST FOOTING CLIMBING OFF 988 LOADER-FELL AND STRUCK HEAD ON LOADER-THEN FELL TO GROUND WHERE HE STRUCK A 55 GAL DRUM USED AS A HEATER-AND BURNED HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

November 26, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dsh Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A CRACK ON A CAT 988 LOADER FRAME HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE LOADER PLACING HIS LEFT FOREARM ON THE SPOT BEING WELDED.

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