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August 24, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Valley Run Stone Div/Avery Gravel Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had right hand on mast. Carosel closed pinching thumb on right hand. Employee lost skin on side and tip of thumb requiring skin grafting. Thumb also had fracture.

August 26, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Valley Run Stone Div/Avery Gravel Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A SCREEN TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE SCREENS ON PLANT. HIS FINGER WASCUT, RESULTING IN 5 STITCHES TO THE LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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