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June 8, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Craighead Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While removing sheeve from vertical impact crusher, sheeve fell onto employee's right arm just above elbow causing swelling. No bones broken

July 30, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Craighead Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a hand shovel to clean spillage under conveyor tail pulley at the primary crusher when he felt a pain in his back. Continued to work his normal shift. Went to emergency room on following Monday.

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