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273,193
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2000–2026
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April 3, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Gerken Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

UNHOOKING LIFTING CABLE CLEVIS FROM CONVEYOR, WHEN PIN IN CLEVIS WAS REMOVED, CABLE RELEASED TENSION STRIKING HAND AGAINST ANGLE IRON FRAME ON CONVEYOR.

September 9, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Gerken Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO WAS DOWN OFFICE BUILDING. WHILE DOING SO, WHEN HE WAS REMOVING THE HOSE, THE FITTING AND HOSE DISCONNECTED BLOWING HOT WATER INTO EMPLOYEES FACE. CAUSING FIRST DEGR EE BURNS AND SOME BLISTERING TO CHEEK.

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