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December 18, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Weather was cold & bolt was seized. Shoulder was sprained to the extent that restricted activity was ordered by physician.

March 17, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the lid off of a 5 gallon bucket when he slipped and accidentally cut his right thigh. The incision was about 2 cm in length and required 11 sutures.

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