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May 9, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Sylvester Material Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HIT BY FALLING ROCK AT SECONDARY PLANT WHILE CLEANING UNDER SCREEN UNIT. ROCK HIT SIDE OF SAFETY GLASSES AND CUT SIDE OF HEAD. EE WIPED EYE WITH HAND AND GOT AGG. DUST IN EYE, SCRATCHING EYE.

September 26, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Sylvester Material Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE 2ND SHIFT FOREMAN-GRINDING ON SHAFT OF SNUBERROLLER, GRINDER CAUGHT AND SPUN AROUND AND CUT RIB ON RIGHT FOREARM. SENT TO HOSPITAL AND RECIEVED 4 STITCHES.

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