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July 14, 1998 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Celotex Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS AT GRINDER WHEN THE CHUTE PLUGGED. HE REMOVED SIDE INSPECTION DOOR AND USED STEEL BAR TO UNPLUG CHUTE. WHEN HE WAS REMOVING THE BAR FROM THE CHUTE HIS RIGHT THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEE N END OF BAR AND FRAME OF DOOR OPENING.

May 30, 1997 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Celotex Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STRIPPING A STARTER WIRE TO MAKE A NEW CONNECTION, WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS ARM. NATURE OF INJURY WAS A LACERATION ON BOTTOM OF LEFT FOREARM. LACERATION TOOK SIX STITCHES.

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