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2000–2026
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June 16, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falke's Quarry · Struck against stationary object

While performing maintenance on crusher EE's hand slipped and lacerated left pinky finger on the crusher ring.

August 27, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falke's Quarry · Contact with hot objects or substances

While preparing conveyor wiper blade, employee placed his hand on a hot piece of steel, burning his hand.

October 19, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falke's Quarry · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANDING A 2" STEEL PIPE DOWN A DITCH TO ANOTHER EE WHEN HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS BACK.

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