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1983–2026
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January 31, 1999 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apg Lime Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE DOOR ON RAILCAR WITH A PIECE OF STEEL. STEEL SLIPPED AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND DOOR.

December 20, 1998 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apg Lime Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A BAR TO UNLODGE MATERIAL IN FEED ELEVATOR. BAR HAD A SHARP EDGE ON IT. THUMB CAME IN CONTACT WITH IT AND LACERATED THE THUMB APPROX 3/4".

September 23, 1998 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apg Lime Corp · Struck against stationary object

MECHANIC WAS TIGHTENING OIL PLUG IN TRUCK AFTER CHANGING THE OIL. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE PLUG AND HIS ARM CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRAIN PAN EDGE.

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