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June 17, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

G S Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A ROPE ON COMPRESSOR MOTOR ROPE BROKE IN HAND. EMPLOYEE'S HAND FLEW BACK AND HIT SIDE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR ON SERVICE TRUCK. HAND WAS CUT OPEN.

August 11, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Ccc Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS USING HAND OPERATED WENCH TO RAISE DISCHARGE LINE FROM DREDGE TO PLACE FLOTATION DEVICES WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HANDLE AND THE HANDLE SPUN IN REVERSE HITTING THE BACK OF HI 20815D.

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