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January 19, 2021 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI Fabi LLC · Struck by flying object

Operator was trying to remove a stuck bolt from a pan grind roller when a splinter of metal chipped off and penetrated the Operators left hand between EE's thumb and pointer finger. Operator had to receive medical attention to remove metal. Local anesthesia and tetanus shot given. No lost time, Operator returned to work.

August 7, 2014 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI Fabi LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

on 8/6/14 at 1:30am while trying to pry a loaded pallet back on rollers so it could roll freely down the row, had burning in neck and right shoulder. On 8/7/14 lifting dock plate same burning in neck and right shoulder. Sought medical attention on 8/7/14.

October 15, 2007 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI Fabi LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was cutting open a super sack of talc to dump out. His knife got caught. His hand slipped dwon onto the knife blade, cutting his left index finger, requiring three stitches.

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