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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 16, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was doing repair on crusher - was swinging sledgehammer when he missed his target and hit his finger against metal surface.

May 9, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was adjusting scraper on mud machine with a wrench - his hand slipped off the wrench and his elbow hit metal on the catwalk.

May 1, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a bearing; was holding chisel in right hand when thumb got hit between the hammer and bearing.

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