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August 10, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Hoopa Roads Aggregate and Ready Mix · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laceration/Open Fracture to Right 5th Finger

June 22, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

TN Army National Guard, Volunteer Training Site · Struck by falling object

Soldier/Employee was attempting to dislodge rock in the surge bin hopper. The equipment was not running and properly locked out. When the rock was dislodged, the rock from the surge bin slid down on the soldier's knee.

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