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February 11, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Monterey Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a grinder repairing a roller clamped in a vice on a workbench, the grinder slipped cutting employee's finger.

June 19, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Monterey Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding and got the grinder against a piece of pipe and the grinder kicked back into his left leg. The grinder cut his leg about 2-3 inches long and 1/4 inch deep and 1/4 inch wide. He had 7-8 stitches on the cut.

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