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April 9, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tooth from drag line came off and was stuck in crusher. Turned off crusher, climbed up to crusher to free tooth...popped up and hit on right hand, middle finger/knuckle. Laceration to knuckle/middle right finger. Had to go to ER for stitches to stop bleeding.

March 21, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was out working on the plant platform of the screen deck. He bent down to pick up something, when he came back up he hit his head on a steel beam. There was a small gash on top of his head that needed 4 staples to close.

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