Tooth from drag line came off and was stuck in crusher. Turned off crusher, climbed up to crusher to free tooth...popped up and hit on right hand, middle finger/knuckle. Laceration to knuckle/middle right finger. Had to go to ER for stitches to stop bleeding.
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April 9, 2015
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 21, 2013
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object
Employee was out working on the plant platform of the screen deck. He bent down to pick up something, when he came back up he hit his head on a steel beam. There was a small gash on top of his head that needed 4 staples to close.
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