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July 12, 1991 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Salem Earth Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE BACK OF DUMP BODY OF TRUCK IN GARAGE AND A PIECE OF HOT METLA FELL ON THE HOSE.THE HOSE STARTED TO BURN.THE EMPLOYEE RAN TO SHUT OFF THE TANKS AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE METAL SUPPORT BAR ON THE BACK OF TRUCK.

August 22, 1990 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Salem Earth Products Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE DRIVING A BEARING OFF A SHAFT, A CHIP OF THE BEARING FLEW OFF AND LANDED IN THE LEFT EYE.

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