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January 19, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

The Sand Trap, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing the battery cable when the service door shut on his left hand.

June 5, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

The Sand Trap, Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STARTING TO LOAD A STRUCK WITH DRY SAND. WHEN HE REACHED UP AND PULLED THE LEVER TO RELEASE THE SAND RUST FROM THE LEVER FELL INTO HIS EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

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