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May 6, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was lifting a piece of air lift pipe. The pipe slipped causing the miner to strain his left arm and shoulder.

October 3, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While cleaning an airless paint sprayer with paint thinner, employee sprayed the tip of his left index finger injecting paint thinner under the skin.

March 5, 2003 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MINER PINCHED HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN THE SUCTION PIPE AND THE ATTACHING CLAMP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG AN ELBOW.

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