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1983–2026
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August 3, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Resco Products Piedmont Minerals Div · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING MILLED MATERIAL IN 50# BAGS AS HE TURNED TO STACK A FINISHED BAG ON A PALLET HE BRUISHED HIS ARM ACROSS THE END OF THE BAGGING SPOUT A SHARP EDGE CUT HIS RT FOREARM NO MAJ OR INJURY INJURY RESULTED IN 12 STITCHES IN HISRT FOREARM

April 22, 1992 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Resco Products Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING EMPTY BAGS AT BAGGING STATION WITH BONDING CLAY,THEN DROPPING THEM ONTO A CONVEYOR TO BE SENT TO SEALER FOR SEALING,THE CLAY BLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

September 6, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Resco Products Piedmont Minerals Div · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A WEAR PLATE WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY PRESSED THE TRIGGER OF THE AIR WRENCH WHILE HOLDING THE BOLT HEAD REESULTING IN LACERATIONS OF THE INSIDE OF HIS LEFT THUMB. STITCHES REQU IRED.

August 26, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Resco Products Inc · Struck by falling object

WELDING EXHAUST PIPE TOGETHER PIPE SLIPPED FELL ON LEFT HAND, BRUISED HAND.

February 17, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Resco Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AIR ARC CUTTER TO REMOVE PULLEY FROM MOTOR WHEN PC OF HOT SLAG ENTERED LEFT EAR BURN OF EAR CANAL AND EAR DRUM

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