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2000–2026
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July 6, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brubaker-Mann Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING A BELT WITH A WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGERS. WAS NEVER OFF WORK.

September 24, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brubaker-Mann Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A NUT BY PULLING HARD ON THE PIPE WRENCH. AS HE DID THIS, HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE WRENCH AND SWUNG BACK, STRIKING A PIECE OF STEEL BELOW HIM.

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