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October 10, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Florida CRI Inc · Struck by falling object

I sent welders out back to pit to flip teeth on dragline bucket. All you need is a torch and hammer. after you cut find out of teeth you have to knock them off but they cut one off and it fell off and EE's foot was up under it.

March 29, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Florida CRI Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE USING AN ELEC GRINDER-PART OF GRINDING WHEEL BROKE-CAUSING THE TOOL TO JUMP OR JERK WITH FORCE COMING BACK AND STRIKING THE EE IN THE RIGHT KNEE.

August 7, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WELD8ING WHEN A SPARK FELL INTO BOOT CAUSING A BURN ON RIGHT ANKLE.

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