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