Employee had just finished cutting a piece of pipe with a hacksaw and rested arm on the work bench when something punctured left forearm. Upon self examination, the employee identified and removed a 1/8" metal splinter with fingertips. Employee sought medical assistance 3 days later due to redness and swelling. Medical personnel administered a shot of Doxycycline.
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July 15, 2016
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C E D Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
June 21, 2000
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C E D Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT LEFT HAND PALM WITH RAZOR BLADE WHILE PREPARING LAB SAMPLE.
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