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December 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
J R Thompson Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSPECTING A GEAR REPAIR JOB DONE AM 12-06-06 ON A ROLL CRUSHER AN UNKNOWN OBJECT CAUGHT AND CRUSHED EMPLOYEES MIDDLE FINGER.

January 30, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Thompson Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BELT, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTLY HIT WRONG BUTTON AND TURNED THE ENGINE ON. THE BELT STARTED TURNING AND IT BROKE THE SKIN AND THE TIP OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.

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