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January 8, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wright Materials Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking the belly pan off 250 E. to wash. Was on his knee's with impact in right hand at arms length above his head. When bolt came loose pan fell and pulled his back trying to get impact out.

October 25, 2004 IA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wright Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

COWORKER WAS RUNNING LOADER. INJURED EE WAS HOOKING TOUNGUE OF CRUSHER INTO THE HITCH ON THE 966C FRONT END LOADER. LOADER PINCHED RIGHT END RING FINGER. THE TIP WAS CUT BADLY.

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