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June 24, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clarkdale Metals Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting bucket of slurry to unload into the hopper the bucket was too heavy and when she dumped it into the hopper she felt her right arm strain.

February 27, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clarkdale Metals Corp · Struck by flying object

While working in the lab, EE was wearing hard hat, safety glasses, and latex gloves. He measured out too much NAOH into a bucket. He started putting NAOH chunks back into the bag. When he put the 2nd or 3rd chunk back into the bag,some NAOH hit the bag and a grain flew into his right eye.

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