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May 19, 2011 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Piedmont Sand Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a piece of rubber for a chute in the plant. He was pulling the knife towards him as he was cutting. The knife slipped and lacerated his left forearm. **Note: Accident happened on Thursday and EE's regular day off is Friday and he returned to work on Monday at Full Duty.

December 5, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Piedmont Sand Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER WHILE REPAIRING A 350 TRACK HOE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL DEC 22ND. HE WENT TO THE CO DR. EMPLOYEE WENT ON HIS OWN TO A CHIROPRACTOR WHO TOLD HIM TO TAKE 3 DAYS OFF. WE WILL CONTEST THIS.

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