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November 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grimes Rock Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported the injury on 12/5/2018. Employee stated that shoveling and digging with a shovel made EE's left hand become swollen.

March 22, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grimes Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

employee was carrying a piece of 6" pipe on the mud press. he slipped and let go of the pipe to grab the handrail, the pipe fell onto employee's hand cutting his left ring finger. His finger required stiches from the E.R.

May 25, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grimes Rock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working on the wet screen, when a peice of metal hit him on his head. He had some head pain. He was taken to Santa Paula Hospital ER for further evaluation. He was released a couple of hours later. He was fine and doctor gave him 3 days off from work.

March 10, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grimes Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING AND REPLACING A ROLLER ON A DOZER, THE ROLLER SLIPPED, FALLING AND CAUSING THE ROLLER TO CUT HIS FINGER.

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