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May 22, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Cardinal Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PUTTING A 12' PIECE OF DRILL STEEL IN THE DRILL. THE STEEL FELL BACK AND HE TRIED TO CATCH IT. IT MASHED HIS 4TH FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE BOOM AND DRILL STEEL.

August 30, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cardinal Stone Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT WELDER WHILE HIS HELMET WAS STILL UP. THE FLASH FROM THE WELDER HURT BOTH EYES.

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