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August 21, 2013 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Wyoming Const. Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping move screens to screen deck when her index finger caught on one of the wires of the screen. She ended up with a cut on the tip of her right index finger. She got four stitches, she was not wearing gloves.

October 23, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Wyoming Const. Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE and supervisor were changing bucket on track hoe. EE was holding 2nd pin when it came out quickly and forced his hand down on the bucket, pinching his left pinkie finger between bucket and pin. EE watched finger over weekend and made Dr appt for 10/28/09. He voluntarily took off Monday and Tuesday.

September 3, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Wyoming Construction Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was lifting a cutting edge to be mounted on loader bucket. Lifted improperly and hurt lower back.

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