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September 11, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rowe Construction a division of UCM · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner lost a tooth (broken bone) when struck by a come-a-long hoist handle. Further dental work will be performed at a later date.

August 5, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rowe Construction a division of UCM · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Moving VSI lid to closed position. Hand slipped and finger was injured between the lid and upright to secure lid.

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