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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 6, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Companies Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to rotate a conveyor head pully and the pipe wrench handle broke resulting in a sore wrist. The injury was treated with first aid only measures until a medical doctor placed them on light duty on 11/15/2023 and notified us on 11/21/2023.

May 25, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting hole in conveyor belting with pocket knife. knife folded shut on employee's finger, cutting it. Laceration on right index finger.

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