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May 15, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Acres Sand & Stone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing belt scraper from conveyor with a wrench when wrench slipped and hit employee between eyes.

March 27, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Charles W Barger & Son Construction Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WHILE WORKING IN SHOP AREA NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED WITHIN MINING OPERATION, RECEIVED CUT TO PALM OF RIGHT HAND REQUIRING TWO (2) SUTURES. HE WAS LOOSENING A BOLT ON ENGINE BLOCK WHEN WRENCH SL IPPED CAUSING HIS HAND TO HIT EDGE OF ENGINE BLOCK.

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