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October 6, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Capital Quarries Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had driven wedges between bucket and cutting edge while torching off bolts. The cutting edge sprang forward and caught the ee in the knee. This caused bruising and swelling in his knee later that evening.

August 24, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Capital Quarries Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing the bolts on cutting edge using an inpact wrench, bolt spun and cut 2 fingers.

February 16, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Capital Quarries Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A TREE LIMB WITH A 20" BAR CHAIN SAW, EE ACCIDENTALLY CUT HIS LEFT BIG TOE, WHICH REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.

July 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Capital Quarries Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON IMPACT ROTOR ON CRUSHER TO CHECK WEAR ON IMPACT HAMMERS HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE PULLED ON ROTOR TO ROTATE IT.

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