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April 29, 2017 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenny Seng Construction, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was doing repairs to a drive belt motor. A bolt was removed that allowed the motor to pivot and swing from its position. When the motor swung, it hit employee's hand and smashed ee finger between the motor and the housing. EE was wearing gloves but received a laceration.

June 1, 2003 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenny Seng Construction, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING DIRT & ROCKS FROM UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT. WHEN HE WENT TO STAND UP STRAIGHT, HE COULDN'T AND HE FELT AN INSTANT SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO STAND UP. CASE INVOLVED MODIFIED WORK.

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