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February 29, 2008 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Alaska Gold Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a piece of pipe with a reciprocating saw. One beyond the cut, the saw blade hit metal grating and kicked back. The employee sustained a laceration to his left hand between the fore and middle fingers. 9 sutures were required to close the wound.

October 8, 2007 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Alaska Gold Company · Struck by flying object

A piece of metal entered a welders eye during the task of grinding down a piece of metal. The injured ee did not notice his injury until after his shift ended. The irritation in his eye caused him to go to the local hospital where a small piece of metal was removed. He returned to work with no restrictions but was given prescription ointment for his eyes.

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