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October 13, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Granusol, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cutting a bolt from a steel beam with a cutting torch. A hot coal fell on the bottom of his pants burning a hole on his pants then falling into th etop of his slip on steel toe boots. He received medical treatment on the burn on his foot. He was told to take two days off from work.

June 20, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Granusol, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a jackhammer to break up ore build up. Pulled muscle in back.

April 17, 2006 DE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
American Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured EE and another EE were trying to remove a bearing with a puller and a hydraulic pump, when the puller slipped and hit EE in the head and shoulder. EE received 4 stitches, he did have his hard har and safety glasses on.

March 29, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker MACHINERY
Granusol, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE went into the Granusol Mill. The operator was emptying out a baghouse. He had the side door open for visual aid. EE saw a clump of ore in- side the door of the baghouse. He stuck his hand inside to remove the clump. A airlock was on and turning. EE stuck his hand in the airlock.

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