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September 29, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H & B Gypsum Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HAD NEW WORK BOOTS ON A ND SLIPPED OFF OF FRONT END LOADER.

May 1, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & B Gypsum Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEFT EYE WAS SCRATCHED WHEN FOREIGN OBJECT HIT EYE.

September 15, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & B Gypsum Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL ON INDEX CAUSING BONES IN FINGER TO CRUSH HE WAS CLEANING CRUSHER OUT.

December 18, 1986 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H & B Gypsum Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS (O5ERSEEING) REPAIRING A BENT SHAFT ON ROCK CRUSHER. THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN SHAFT WITH A PORTA POWER MACHINE. WHICH HE HAD BOLTED TO THE SHAFT. DURING THIS PROCESS THE BOLT BROKE AND 8TRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE EYE. HE WAS STANDING APPX. 19' AWAY WHEN HE WAS INJURED.

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