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June 3, 2006 ME · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was in the control room getting ready to go onto the burning floor. When he put on his safety glasses, dust fell into his eye.

May 19, 2006 ME · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to lift a machine guard back in place when it slipped & fell on his right index finger. His finger is broken.

January 10, 2005 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SCRAPING CEMENT FROM FORMS OUTDOORS. SNOW IN FORMS CAUSED WORKPIECE TO SLIP FROM HIS HAND AND STRAIN HIS LEFT FOREARM. TENDONITIS DIAGNOSED & Dr ADVISED THAT THE 64 YEAR OLD EMPLOYEE SHOULD COMPLETE 2 WEEK COURSE OF PT/STRETCHING WHILE WORKING AT REGULAR JOB WITH CARE NOT TO STRAIN FOREARM. TREATMENT COMPLETED & EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO FULL DUTY 2/2/05.

September 6, 2004 ME · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning in the riser duct and wearing a face shield and safety glasses while working. He was poking in a hole in the riser duct when he looked up. There was some dust that had settled on top of his face shield and when he looked up, the dust fell into his left eye. He has a chemical burn in his left eye. Estimated date to return to work is Sept. 14th.

March 8, 2004 ME · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of gathering misc. steel for other crews. He was squatted down and as he slid the piece to the side he felt a pop in his back.

May 23, 2003 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A BIT ON A RIVET BUSTER WHEN THE TRIGGER WAS ACCIDENTLY HIT, BLEW DUST INTO EYES.

April 8, 2002 ME · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LOAD RESTACKING BAGS OF CEMENT ON A PALLET.

March 25, 2002 ME · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS POUNDING COAL THROUGH THE GRATING OF INCLINE BELT CATWALK.

January 28, 2002 ME · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DIGGING OUT THE MATERIAL BUILD-UP UNDER THE RAW MILL PEBBLE SCREEN.

February 13, 2001 ME · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A DE-ENERGIZED, LOCKED OUT COOLER FAN MOTOR. WHILE INSTALLING A NEW V-BELT TIPOF HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT & SHEAVE.

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