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October 18, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Juniata Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a sample of sand in a 5 gallon bucket to the test lab for analysis. When he reached the top of the stairs he heard a pop in his right elbow.

September 30, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Juniata Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WALKED INTO THE AREA WHERE A 16" PIPE WAS BEING DRUG INTO POSITION. THE PIPE WAS LAYING ON THE GROUND WITH A 90 DEGREE ELBOW POINTING UP. WHEN THE PIPE WAS MOVED THE ELBOW ROTATED HITTING T HE EE IN THE FOOT AND ANKLE.

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