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March 2, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 9 AM ON 03/10/05. WHILE ADJUSTING THE TURNBUCKLE ON THE GEARBOX OF THE F2 CONVEYOR, THE JAM NUT LOCKED UP AND WHEN EE PUSHED TO BREAK IT FREE, THE CHEATER PIPE ON THE END OF THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK EE IN THE CHEST

July 7, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A POCKET KNIFE TO REMOVE A WIRE TIE FROM AN ELECTRICAL CABLE. THE TIE BROKE AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED, WHICH CUT THE LEFT THUMB.

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