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1983–2026
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February 19, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Calaveras Asbestos Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURIED EM1LOYEE WAS GRINDING WITH A METAL GRINDER.THE GRINDER SLIPPED FROM THE EMPLOYEES HAND IT'S WHEEL CONTACTING EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND.RESULTING IN A LACERATION OF THE EMPLOYEES LEFT RI NG FINGER.THE E3AMING PHYSICIAN IMPLANTED 2 SUTURES TO EFFECT A CLOSURE.

June 23, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Calaveras Asbestos Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING A PIECE OF PLEXIGLASS WITH A 7 1/4" SKILLSAW. THE SAW KICKED BACK AND LACERATED THE MAN\S RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE. THE EXAMINING PHYSIC IAN IMPLANTED 30 SUTURES TI EFFECT A CLOSURE.

March 13, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Calaveras Asbestos Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CUTTING MATERIAL ON A B AND SAW. MATERIAL BEING CUT CAUGHT AND FLIPPED EMPLOYEES HAND. EMPLOYEES RIGHT THUMB HIT BAND SAW. DIAGNOSED BY DR AS A LACERATION TO R THUMB. TREATMENT INCLUDE D EXAMINATION REMOVAL OF THUMBNAIL AND SUTURE OF LACERATION

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