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August 27, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was adjusting a conveyor belt with an adjustment bar when they felt a painful strain in the lower back. EE worked the rest of that day, and the next day. Back pain worsened. EE has since attended the doctor and has been prescribed muscle relaxation medication and physical therapy. EE plans to return to work on 09-04-2018 on light duty.

March 5, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was prying up a board with a pry bar, wood gave way and hyperextended right knee.

July 15, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knife slipped while cutting material with razor knife.

July 15, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wrench slipped and hit left cheek on face, spitting skin open.

June 20, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE BANDING STRAPS FROM A BUNDLE OF BAGS AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT HAND.

April 19, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REMOVING SEAL ON A 641 SCRAPPER & CUT ELBOW

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