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December 30, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Pesa Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying a rock, slipped and rock fell on his right ring finger. A piece of skin was ripped off the tip of his finger. Emergency room doctor said he was unable to stitch it, so it has to heal on its own.

July 9, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Pesa Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED HIS FINGER WHILE MOVING ROCKS ON THE CHOPPER

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