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2000–2026
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November 8, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Independance Construction Materials · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was operating the dryer plant when QC requested a sample. Employee went to get a sample from 4" dia. pipe designated in the sampling plant. He was unable to obtain a sample. He removed a 1" diameter bolt, put his right index finger up into a moving screw; his finger was taken off to the first joint by the screw.

October 8, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Independance Construction Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING BUCKET OFF OF A 980F LOADER JACK BROKE THE BAR FELL AND HIT HIS FINGER.

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