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February 4, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sun State Rock & Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing teeth on the PC 300 track hoe, EE's finger was hit with the sledge hammer.

June 12, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sun State Rock & Materials Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Ee stated he was swinging sledge hammer to break up rocks. On one swing he missed hitting the rock causing his body to twist oddly causing strain.

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