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May 16, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A B C Sand & Rock Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON SCALPING SCREEN CLEARING A ROCK JA. HE WAS ISNTRUCTED OT USE A PRY BAR, GLOVES, AND PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY. HE REFUSED AND BEGAN PICKIN GUP ROCK AND THROWI NG THEM. IN DOING SO HE REACHE DBACK ADN STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST SOME CHANNEL STEEL CAUSIGN A 1" CUT ON HIS INDEX FINGER. HE RETURNE DOT WORK 5-16- 5-17 HTEN CHOSE TO STAY HOEM A FEW DAYS.

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