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2000–2026
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February 1, 2006 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hills Materials Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting with removal of the outer sleeve from an impact bar for a portable crusher. Bar was removed and placed on the ground. Upon spining bar over to allow a cut to be made for removal of outer sleeve, employee lost his grip & bar pinched his finger between bar and his steel toe boot. Sutures required.

February 6, 2002 SD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hills Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRYING TO LOOSEN NUT WITH WRENCH AND SHEATER BAR. NUT CAME LOOSE AND CHEATER BAR STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

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