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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 10, 2011 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bacco Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a tire from the rim using a tire tool. When tire broke loose from the rim the tire tool hit employee on the left cheek, approximately 2" below the eye. The result was a contusion and laceration on his cheek.

April 17, 2006 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bacco Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was assisting his foreman remove a damaged spray baiz when the pipe wrench being used to remove the pipe fell and hit employee above his upper lip on the left side of his mouth causing laceration just above his lip.

July 18, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bacco Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING TEETH ON EXCAVATOR BUCKET. HAMMER WAS USED TO UNWEDGE TEETH. METAL SLIVER CAME OFF TEETH STRIKING EE IN STOMACH.

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