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August 5, 2004 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Northern Filter Media, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A WATER PUMP ON THE MAIN DREDGE USING A 18" WRENCH AND OPEN-END STEEL PIPE. THE PIPE SLIPPED OFF THE WRENCH, STRIKING HIM ABOVE THE LEFT EYEBROW, CAUSING A CUT THAT REQUIRED THREE SUTURES.

April 3, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Northern Filter Media, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TYING BAGS OF PRODUCT WHEN THE TIE SNAPPED CAUSING HIS HAND TO FLY BACK TOWARD HIM. WHEN THIS OCCURRED HE WAS STUCK IN THE CHIN WITH THE PIGTAIL HE WAS USING TO TIE THE BAG.

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