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2000–2026
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March 5, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Dutchess Quarry & Supply Co Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee states he was holding onto a piece of steel while another employee was welding it into place and although he turned his head, he reports "flash burns" to both eyes.

May 5, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dutchess Quarry & Supply Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Mechanic was cutting with torch and accidentally brushed forearm on hot steel.

July 23, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Dutchess Quarry & Supply Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING MECHANIC ASSEMBLE GYRO DISC 66 CRUSHER. EE WAS PINCHED BETWEEN CRUSHER HEAD AND CRUSHER BOLT WHILE THE HEAD WAS BEING SWUNG INTO PLACE (VIA CRANE).

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