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May 30, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armor Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working with a sledgehammer in maintance area and smashed his finger.

September 27, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armor Materials · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A PIN IN WITH A HAMMER THE PIN CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S (L)EYE. DAMAGE OR INPAIRMENT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

October 2, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armor Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A WRENCH WHEN HE WAS HIT ON THE FINGER BY A HAMMER HELD BY ANOTHER EE, THE PLANTMANAGER AT THE TIME

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