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2000–2026
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August 13, 2020 NH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to change blade in utility knife, EE was using EE's pocket knife to undo the screw that holds the knife together. While trying to unscrew it, the catch did not latch on EE's pocket knife causing the blade to close on EE's right index finger.

August 29, 2019 NH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was driving in a wooden wedge, the wedge was at an awkward angle. When hammering with the right hand, EE missed and hit pinky finger on left hand. EE got 10 stitches on pinky finger.

April 18, 2018 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to install screens in the wet deck. Using a pry bar EE was under the wet deck prying the overhead screen up when the crowbar slipped. EE grabbed the overhead beam to keep self from falling foreword. Left shoulder injury to be determined

April 14, 2017 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting conveyor belt with razor knife, employee slipped and cut wrist.

January 7, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing bearing, employee had a sliver of steel pierce glove cutting hand.

June 26, 2003 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ossipee Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING SAND UNDER TAIL PULLEY. HAND STRUCK SHARP PIECE OF STEEL ON TAIL PULLEY GUARD.

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