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2000–2026
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April 12, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sud-Chemie Adsorbents Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENING THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE OUTER DOOR ON MILL HOUSING, THE 18"CRESENT WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING THE WRENCH TO PINCH HIS FINGER AGAINST THE CONCRETE PILLAR.

September 16, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sud-Chemie Adsorbents Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 3-15/16" BEARING HOUSING UP TO THE TOP OF C-1 WITH A 1/4" ROPE BY HAND. THE ROPE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND. REGRABBING THE ROPE CAUSED TENSION TO THE BACK MUSCLES.

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