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June 1, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shawnee Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

Co-worker was prying on a roller bearing, EE was standing behind and aside co-worker. The roller freed making contact with EE's teeth.

February 17, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shawnee Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing the wear plate on the dredge pump. The wear plate was attached to a chain hoist. Employee stepped down grabbing the handrail. The wear plate swung, hitting employee's thumb that was holding onto the handrail.

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