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December 28, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fischer Quarries Llc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing snow from tail pulley of non-moving conveyor. Upon completion he dragged his hand across telescoping take up receiving cut near his thumb. He then reported the injury. After discussion we decided that another employee should accompany him to the hospital to have it looked at. He received 7 stitches and was released to return to work the next day.

October 2, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fischer Quarries Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING AN EXPLOSIVE. TRAILER BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A BAG OF ANFO. FELT LOWER BACK STRAIN & HURT.

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