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1983–2026
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February 20, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ernst Aggregates · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS LOOSENIING BOLTS ON A FAN HUB THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT MIDDLE KNUCKLE ON L HAND STRUCK FAN BLADE BRUISED KNUCKLE AND PINCHED A TENDON

December 6, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ernst Aggregates · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNTHREADING LOCK BOLTS OUT OF THE 4800 CRUSHER. THE BOLT CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE PRY BAR TO OVE QUICKLY, PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CRUSHER AND PRY BAR.

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