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October 4, 2017 SC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Carolina Minerals Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was moving some boards and got a splinter in EE's right hand. Between thumb and fore finger.

April 30, 2014 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Carolina Minerals Inc. · Struck by falling object

While lifting 25HP electric motor from mount the lifting eye on top of motor broke and dropped 2' hitting mount and rolling off mount onto employee's foot. Lifting eye was installed by manufacturer. Steel choker & clevis were used for rigging. Truck hoe was used for lift.

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