Gates Slate, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Above laborer was lifting a piece of slate to put on a pallet and separated a rib possibly two in the process.
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June 27, 2005
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gates Slate, Inc · Struck by falling object
CARRYING PIECE OF SLATE WITH ANOTHER WORKER. TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER ROCK & DROPPED PIECE ON KNEE.
April 26, 2005
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gates Slate, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT LEFT THUMB BETWEEN TAILGATE AND TRUCK WHILE PUSHING IT CLOSED.
August 25, 2004
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gates Slate, Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING LARGE STONES (SLIDING WITH ANOTHER EE FROM FORKLIFT ONTO PALLET) PINCHED RIGHT THUMB BASE JOINT. CONINUED TO WORK SHIFT. REPORTED TO EMPLOYER NEXT MORNING WHEN SWELLING OCCURRED.
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