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July 9, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

5 R Constructors LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove large rock from belt at scalper after grizzly broke, pry bar slipped out from hand and struck him in face causing laceration to lip and broke two teeth. X-rays negative, will go to dentist for evaluations.

May 26, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

5 R Constructors LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PORTABLE CRUSHER WITH A PRYER WHEN HE AGGRAVATED AN OLD RT. SHOULDER INJURY FROM FORMER EMPLOYER.

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