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April 19, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY

Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by flying object

Miner was hardfacing mill parts. After stopping miner raised the welding mask to look at the progress. Material popped off the surface as miner was looking at it and it struck miner's face and eye.

August 6, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS HOLDING A METAL PLATE. WHEN HE CUT THROUGH THE LAST BOLT, THE PLATE FELL ONTO HIS FOOT.

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