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October 30, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Ottawa Industrial Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CLOTH WITH A POCKET KNIFE, WHEN THE KNIFE STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB AND LEFT INDEX FINGER.

December 8, 1983 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Ottawa Industrial Sand Company · Struck against stationary object

SUPERVISOR WAS OPENING VLAVE. WHEN VALVE WHEEL TURNED WRENCH SLIPPED OFF STEM. EMPLOYEE\S HAND STRUCK METAL POST ON VALVE 2 1/2 FEET AWAY. BROKE 5TH METACARPUS ON RIGHT HAND.

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