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September 11, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RTI Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The middle finger of the employee was torn when it was caught between a punch that the employee was holding and a strip of metal. Finger had stitches and 2 pins placed in the bone to strengthen the bone. Employee is off work for a week.

May 15, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RTI Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling material. When he raised up and rotated with his back to empty the shovel full of material, he felt a "pop" in his lower back. Poor body mechanics was a contributor to the injury. More ergonomic training would be beneficial. No rules or regs were broken; no PPE issues were involved and there were no equipment issues. No lost time, just minor restrictions.

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