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September 14, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was working on log washer when his thumb got jammed in the washer

February 20, 2008 LA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY

Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was chaining pipe to bucket of hydraulic excavator, stood up and bumped his head on the bucket, which pushed his head forward hitting lip and front teeth.

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