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May 23, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Lake Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Three EE's were stacking rock on a pallet. One EE put the rock down before injured EE could move his hand away. Cut his little finger on right hand, needed 3 stitches.

August 25, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Lake Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WENT TO THROW A 3/4 INCH CHAIN OVER THE LOAD WEIGHING ABOUT 25 POUNDS. THROWING WEIGHT WAS ABOUT 10 POUNDS. HE WAS TYING DOWN LOAD.

January 23, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Lake Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

OFF BARING STRIP FROM CUT MACHINE. LIFTED STRIP MATERIAL AND IT BROKE IN 3 PIECES. CENTER PIECE FELL HIT HIS KNEE AND DISLOCATED KNEE.

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