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June 5, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to pound a pin for a vibrating screen when a small piece of debris flew into his eye. He claims that he was wearing safety glasses during this time.

June 15, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EE STRUCK HAMER AGAINST METAL A PIECE FLEW OFF STRKING EE'S THUMB

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