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273,095
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2000–2026
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December 13, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Evans Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sunny winter weather, using hand-held grinding wheel to take surface rust off of 2" steel tubing, wheel caught on edge and kicked back onto left hand causing a cut requiring six stitches. Able to go back to work with no restrictions.

April 2, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Evans Construction Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

2nd degree burn 1/2 in. x 2 in. on back of right hand, as result of relighting a propane torch. No impairment, light duty OK.

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